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“I was one of those people who was always rather frightened of women politicians.”

Quote by William Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw

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William Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw

William Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw, was a prominent British politician. He served as Margaret Thatcher's Chief of Staff from 1970 to 1979, playing a significant role in the policy-making of the Thatcher government. more

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