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Did Peter Carington serve as Foreign Secretary or Prime Minister for the longest time?

  • Foreign Secretary

  • Prime Minister

  • Neither

  • Both

Answer

**Answer: Foreign Secretary** Peter Carington's tenure as Foreign Secretary from 1979 to 1982 was lengthier than his term as Prime Minister, which lasted only from May to November 1980. He held other cabinet positions and played a significant role in British politics and diplomacy throughout his career.
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