Former Labour deputy leader Roy Hattersley dies aged 93
Roy Hattersley, the former Labour deputy leader, has died aged 93, with Sir Keir Starmer leading tributes to his decades of service. Hattersley was known as Labour's nearly man, having failed to gain the leadership of the party despite spending over two decades on the opposition benches. He was remembered by his peers as a giant of the Labour movement and a dedicated democrat who believed in a more equal Britain.
- ▪Roy Hattersley died at the age of 93
- ▪He served as Labour's deputy leader and spent over 33 years as an MP
- ▪Hattersley was known for his conviction as a socialist and his dedication to democracy
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- ▪ Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93 — BBC News — UK
- ▪ Former Labour deputy leader Roy Hattersley dies aged 93 — Financial Times — World
- ▪ ‘A giant of the Labour movement’: Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93 — World news | The Guardian
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