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Merlyn Rees, Welsh educator and politician, Home Secretary (born 1920)

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Merlyn Rees

British politician (1920–2006)

Merlyn Merlyn-Rees, Baron Merlyn-Rees, was a British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament from 1963 until 1992. He served as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1974–1976) and Home Secretary (1976–1979).
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January 5

Day of the year

January 5 is the fifth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 360 days remain until the end of the year.
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