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When did she serve as Shadow Home Secretary?

  • From 1971 to 1973

  • From 1967 to 1969

  • From 1969 to 1970

  • From 1974 to 1976

Answer

Margaret Thatcher served as Shadow Home Secretary from 1971 to 1973. In this role, she was responsible for opposing the Labour government's policies on law and order. She was a strong advocate of tough measures to combat crime and disorder, and she opposed the government's plans to introduce a bill of rights. She also criticised the government's decision to abolish capital punishment.
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