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Helen Whately
PoliticianLean Right
Helen Whately is the Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary.
Notable Quotes
"I'm glad Burnham agrees: apprenticeships are a good thing, and we need more of them."View Story →
"Labour had 'destroyed job opportunities for young people' through increased taxes."View Story →
"I was frustrated that it took so long for Hinton to resign."View Story →
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