Dame Bridget Phd Falls Victim to the Barmy Passport Test ; Renowned Professor Can't Persuade Home Office She Speaks English

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SHE has reached the pinnacle of the academic world, held some of Britain's grandest public offices and been honoured by the Queen.

But, absurdly, Dame Bridget Ogilvie can't get a British passport because the Home Office is not convinced she can speak English.

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Dame Bridget Phd Falls Victim to the Barmy Passport Test ; Renowned Professor Can't Persuade Home Office She Speaks English

Dame Bridget, 66, the former chief executive of the Wellcome Trust healthcare charity, is the latest victim of the chaos whi...