‘A giant of the Labour movement’: Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Labour grandee was MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook from 1964 until his retirement from the Commons in 1997 Roy Hattersley, the former Labour deputy leader and author, has died aged 93, his family has said. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described Hattersley as a “giant of the Labour movement”. Continue reading...
Roy Hattersley, a former Labour deputy leader and prominent political figure, has passed away at the age of 93. He served as an MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook from 1964 until 1997. Hattersley held various ministerial roles under multiple governments, including in the cabinets of Harold Wilson and Jim Callaghan. He was appointed a life peer in 1993. Keir Starmer, the current prime minister, praised Hattersley as a significant figure in the Labour movement. Neil Kinnock, former Labour leader, expressed deep sorrow over his death, highlighting his commitment to socialist values and democratic principles. Lucy Powell, Labour's deputy leader, acknowledged his lasting impact on the party and British politics. Hattersley was also a prolific writer, authoring numerous books and contributing to national newspapers.
His long-standing contributions to the Labour party and British politics highlight his significant influence on the nation's political landscape.
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