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She rose through the ranks of the Labour Front Bench, despite twice resigning from it – over the Prevention of Terrorism Act in 1988, and over the Gulf War in 1990.

She became Shadow Minister for Women, and then Shadow Transport Secretary.

At the 1995 Labour conference, Short denounced Liz Davies as " unsuitable " after Davies had been selected as a Parliamentary candidate by a constituency Labour Party in Leeds North-East.

This was seen as an attempt to win the favour of the right wing of the party, especially Tony Blair.

However, in 1996, Short was moved to the Overseas Development portfolio, a move which she saw as a demotion.

Short has also called for the legalisation of cannabis.