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Clare is an MP in the British Parliament representing Birmingham Ladywood. She was Secretary of State for International Development in Tony Blair's cabinet for six years before she resigned in protest against the war in Iraq. She is author of "An Honourable Deception? New Labour, Iraq, and the Misuse of Power".

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Short on Smith.

Short takes on Blair

What He Said:
“When times get tough, families pull together and that is what we are doing. It is all hands on deck.”
Peter Mandelson, on his readmission into the Cabinet, 5 October 2008
What He Meant:
“I am flattered and delighted to be back and will insist on unity on my terms.”
Clare Short MP