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Willis was born 20 February 1972. She studied BA Social and Policy
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pandemic, the assembly's final report supported economic recovery measures that reduced
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Willis, R. (2020) The role of national politicians in global climate governance.
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Members of Parliament Understand and Respond to Climate Change.
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