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Tributes to veteran MP and minister Sir George Howarth

Tributes to veteran MP and minister Sir George Howarth
BBC Politics Monday 06 July 2026, 17:27 UTC 1 min read
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Sir George Howarth served in Parliament for almost 38 years and was a minister under Tony Blair.

Sir George Howarth served in Parliament for almost 38 years and was a minister under Tony Blair.
George Howarth (PERSON) Parliament (ORG) Tony Blair (PERSON)
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