Ruth Kelly
Ruth Kelly
Ruth Maria Kellyis a former British Labour Party politician, serving as Member of Parliamentfor Bolton West from 1997 until she stood down in 2010. Previously, she served as the Secretary of State for Transport, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Minister for Women and Equality and Secretary of State for Education and Skills, serving under both Gordon Brown and Tony Blair...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth9 May 1968
came job raising standards
I came here to do a job which is about raising standards in schools.
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I deeply regret the worry and concern that has been caused to parents over the last few days.
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I am absolutely clear that the scandal of junk food served every day in school canteens must end. So today I can announce that I will ban low-quality reprocessed bangers and burgers high in fat, salt and sugar being served in schools, from next September.
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Pathological Stubbornness and Irrational Optimism – Lessons I’ve learned on my entrepreneurial journey
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I am in politics because I have a strong belief in the equal worth of every child.