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“But clearly at the same time you've got to get out there and connect with voters and actually respond to the needs, the frustrations, whatever problems their now saying are not being adequately solved.”

Quote by Patricia Hewitt

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Patricia Hewitt

Patricia Hewitt is a prominent British politician, born on December 2, 1948. She served as the Secretary of State for Health, dedicated to improving the National Health Service (NHS). more

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