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Janet Whitaker, Baroness Whitaker
House of LordsIn officeLabour PartyEngland · Beeston, NottinghamshireMember of the House of Lords

Janet Whitaker, Baroness Whitaker

Janet Whitaker Baroness Whitaker

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Janet Whitaker, Baroness Whitaker is a British politician and life peer who has served as a member of the House of Lords since 1999. A former civil servant and publishing editor, she has held various roles in public life, including serving as a magistrate and working with the Employment Department Group. Baroness Whitaker is known for her advocacy in architecture, design, international development, and race relations. She is a prominent humanist and has actively contributed to legislation concerning human rights, equality, and public procurement standards.

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Born
1936-02-20 · 90 years old
Birth place
United Kingdom
Education
Nottingham High School for Girls, Girton College, Cambridge, Bryn Mawr College, Harvard University
Career
Commissioning Editor at Andre Deutsch Ltd, Civil Servant, Consultant for the Commission for Racial Equality, Deputy Chair of the Independent Television Commission, Magistrate

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