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When was Barbara Castle granted a life peerage?

  • 1980

  • 1990

  • 2000

  • She wasn't granted a life peerage

Answer

Granted in 1990, the life peerage elevated Barbara Castle to the House of Lords, recognizing her significant contributions to British politics and public service. Throughout her illustrious career, she held prominent positions such as Minister of Overseas Development and Secretary of State for Social Services, shaping policies that left a lasting impact on the nation's social and economic landscape.
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