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Linda Chavez

Linda Lou Chavez is an American author, commentator, and radio talk show host who has been a prominent voice in conservative politics for decades. Born on June 17, 1947, she served as the highest-ranking woman in President Ronald Reagan's White House and made history when President George W. Bush nominated her as Secretary of Labor, making her the first Latina ever nominated to the United States Cabinet. She withdrew from consideration following media allegations about her employment of an illegal immigrant a decade earlier. In 2000, the Library of Congress recognized her contributions by naming her a Living Legend.

Chavez currently serves as Chairman of the Center for Equal Opportunity and works as a Fox News analyst. She writes a syndicated column that appears in newspapers nationwide each week and sits on the board of directors of two Fortune 500 companies, Pilgrim's Pride and ABM Industries. Her expertise spans labour policy, immigration, and equal opportunity issues. Linda Chavez writes commentary for Comment Central.

Liz Blacklock

Liz is a registered nurse and current domiciliary care provider with over 25 years’ experience. She is CEO at NACAS, where she advocates for greater recognition of care professionals and a stronger public understanding of the profession.

Liz Cole

Liz Cole is a co-founder of UsforThem, a lobbying group that campaigns for children to be put first.

Liz Durden-Myers

Dr Liz Durden-Myers is a senior lecturer in Physical Education at Bath Spa University and the University of Gloucestershire, and is the Managing Director of PE Scholar.

Liz Smith

Liz Smith is a former Conservative Member of the Scottish Parliament for Mid Scotland and Fife. She also served as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy.

Lord Griffiths of Burry Port

Leslie John Griffiths, Baron Griffiths of Burry Port is a British Methodist minister and life peer in the House of Lords where he sits with the Labour Party from 2004. He served as President of the Methodist Conference from 1994 to 1995

Lord McColl of Dulwich

Lord McColl of Dulwich has been a member of the House of Lords since 1989. A surgeon by trade, he was Parliamentary Private Secretary to John Major, and introduced the Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill to Parliament.