Carol Ann Duffy confirmed that she is the new Poet Laureate today - the first female laureate in the post's 341-year history.
Glasgow-born Duffy succeeds Andrew Motion, who has held the post since 1999.
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Scottish writer Duffy is first female Poet Laureate
Carol Ann Duffy confirmed that she is the new Poet Laureate today - the first female laureate in the post's 341-year history.
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