Clare Short is a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament and held the position of Secretary of State for International Development. Throughout her career, she was known for her strong advocacy for human rights, social justice, and global development. Short's dedication to fighting inequality and improving lives around the world has left a lasting impact on international policy and humanitarian work. Her career encourages others to engage in public service with a focus on integrity, compassion, and a deep commitment to making the world a better place for everyone.

"And if you remember the other part of the context is we were then all deceived about the French position and told the French had said they'd veto any second resolution - which wasn't true, we now know."



"I mean that the time where we need International agreement more than ever on the environment and the rest, poverty we are breaking up our International Institutions and the rule of law and Tony Blair is part of it."



"Most of us women like men, you know; it's just that we find them a constant disappointment."



"People have accused me of being in favor of globalization. This is equivalent to accusing me of being in favor of the sun rising in the morning."



"The Middle East is more angry than ever. I'm afraid that the sort of deceit on the route to war was linked to the lack of preparation for afterwards and the chaos and suffering that continuous - so it won't go away will it?"



"I mean enormous pressure was brought to bear - Valerie Amos, Lady Amos, went round Africa with people from our intelligence services trying to press them. I had to make sure that we didn't promise a misuse of aid in a way that would be illegal."

