Former Minister Lord John Horam Dies Aged 87
Lord John Horam, the former Gateshead and Orpington MP who served as a minister under both Labour and Conservative governments, has died aged 87 following a fall.
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Lord John Horam, the former Gateshead and Orpington MP who served as a minister under both Labour and Conservative governments, has died aged 87 following a fall.
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