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  • Born 1949 in Watford, near London
  • Went to comprehensive school in Coventry
  • Studied Anthropology at Durham University, gained Doctorate in USA
  • Lectured in politics in UK
  • 1987 became Labour MP for Redcar
  • 1994 became Opposition Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
  • 1997 Labour win elections - Mowlam appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
  • October 1999 reshuffle: Mowlam becomes Minister for the Cabinet Office
    
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