Mo Mowlam
(1949-2005)
woman, politician (1987-2001), Member of Parliament (1987-2001), and Secretary of State of the United Kingdom (1997-1999)
Died aged 55
Wikidata WikipediaMarjorie "Mo" Mowlam (18 September 1949 – 19 August 2005) was a British Labour Party politician. She was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Redcar from 1987 to 2001 and served in the Cabinet as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Mowlam's time as Northern Ireland Secretary saw the signing of the historic Good Friday Peace Agreement in 1998. Her personal charisma and reputation for plain speaking led her to be perceived by many as one of the most popular "New Labour" politicians in the UK. When Tony Blair mentioned her in his speech at the 1998 Labour Party Conference, she received a standing ovation.
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Commemorated on 2 plaques
Mo Mowlam 1949-2005 respected politician MP for Redcar 1987-2001, Northern Ireland Secretary from 1997-1999, led talks that resulted in the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. Lived in this hous from 1979-1983. "It takes courage to push things forward."
1 Summerhill Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom where they lived
Mo Mowlam. Lectured in politics at Newcastle University. Was MP for Redcar and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at the time of the Good Friday Agreement.
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom where they was allegedly