Jack Straw: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	John Whitaker Straw
Born	August 3, 1946 (age 80) • Essex • England
Title / Office	lord chancellor (2007-2010), United Kingdom • House of Commons (2006-2007), United Kingdom • foreign minister (2001-2006), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation	Labour Party

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