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Christine Jardine to cover foreign affairs during Jo Swinson’s maternity leave

By | Sun 10th June 2018 - 6:19 pm

Christine Jardine will be covering the Foreign Affairs brief during Jo Swinson’s imminent maternity leave and said she was glad of the chance to continue Jo’s work:

I am delighted to be trusted with this important role. It is an area in which I have always been interested in and I look forward to continuing Jo’s good work.

Jo knows her job is in good hands:

I’m delighted that Christine will be keeping my desk warm and I’m sure she will do a brilliant job making thoughtful interventions on foreign policy.

The forthcoming visit of Donald Trump will give Christine many opportunities to put forward the Liberal Democrat vision for international co-operation….

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2 Comments

  • Yeovil Yokel 10th Jun '18 - 7:41pm

    No offence intended, Christine, but given the two big blonde twerps you’re going to be up against I reckon that even I could do your job!
    Good Luck.

  • Yeovil Yokel 10th Jun '18 - 8:06pm

    ……and very best wishes from the West Country to Jo.

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