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Charles Clarke Biography

Former Home Secretary

Charles Clarke, born on September 21, 1950, is a former Home Secretary of the United Kingdom. He has been a significant figure in British politics for several decades, serving in various roles within the Labour Party.

Mind States Reason Purpose Pay No Reason

Author:Charles Clarke

“I am not in any way opposed to medieval studies (or for that matter Latin).”

Way Matter Study Latin Medieval

Author:Charles Clarke

“Few nations match our rich resource of literature.”

Literature Nations Rich Resources

Author:Charles Clarke

“One of my passions is that children enjoy their time at school - and reading for pleasure can be an important part of that.”

Children Important School Passion Reading Enjoy Pleasure My Passion Reading For Pleasure

Author:Charles Clarke

“But it doesn't stop at school. We can all enjoy books throughout our lives - as I certainly continue to do.”

Book School Enjoy Our Lives

Author:Charles Clarke

“We can all take responsibility for helping to bring about change, and keeping our friends and colleagues safe from domestic violence”

Helping Responsibility Violence Safe Colleagues Taking Responsibility Domestic Violence Violence Against Women Stop Violence Against Women Against Violence

Author:Charles Clarke

“The people who will succeed fifteen years from now, the countries which will succeed, are those which are most based on a sustainable vision of the world. That is what we should be training people to do”

People World Love Life Should Years Country Happiness Success Attitude Family Vision Succeed Training Fifteen Fifteen Years

Author:Charles Clarke

“We are always looking for a small number of very evil needles in a very large haystack, which is the city of London.”

Facts Evil Numbers Cities London Needles Small Numbers City Of London Needle In A Haystack

Author:Charles Clarke

“Part of the problem is that he lacks confidence. He is nervous.”

Problem Nervous

Author:Charles Clarke

“Yes is the answer to that question. I've enjoyed being in government... if it would be useful for me to serve I would like to do that. [saying he would like to work for Gordon Brown despite his previous opinions of him!]”

Ifs Government Would Be Answers Opinion Despite Enjoyed Brown

Author:Charles Clarke

About the Author

Born: September 21, 1950
Known for: Former Home Secretary
Quotes: 10

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