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Jack Straw is a British politician who served in the Labour Cabinet from 1997 to 2010. He was Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary, Justice Secretary and Lord High Chancellor under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
Jul 30, 2024 · Jack Straw is a former Labour Party leader and cabinet minister who served as home secretary, foreign minister, and justice secretary. He was involved in controversies over Iraq, human rights, and the House of Lords reform.
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Jack Straw is a possible alias of Walter Tyler, the leader of the Peasant's Revolt of 1381 in England. Learn about his life, death, and role in the rebellion, as well as the play that portrays him as a separate character.
Oct 25, 2013 · The veteran Labour politician announced his decision to step down after 35 years as Blackburn's MP. He was a key figure in the Blair and Brown governments, serving as home secretary, foreign secretary and lord chancellor.
The Life and Death of Jack Straw is a late 16th-century play, possibly written by playwright George Peele. The play tells the story of Jack Straw, a rebel leader in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. The play was possibly written by George Peele and probably originally designed for production in one of London's guild pageants. [1]
Jul 20, 2024 · The failure to insist on a power-sharing agreement between the Turks and Greeks in Cyprus before the country joined the EU is one of my greatest regrets during my time as foreign secretary, writes...
Jack Straw, who served as home secretary and foreign secretary under Tony Blair, reflects on his experience and advice for incoming ministers. He talks about his first day in office, his policy priorities, his relationship with civil servants and officials, and his views on the challenges of government.
