‘A giant of the labour movement’: Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Roy Hattersley, a prominent former deputy leader of the UK Labour Party and a long-serving MP, has passed away at the age of 93. He was a key figure in British politics, serving in multiple cabinet roles under Harold Wilson and James Callaghan.
Why it matters
Hattersley's death marks the end of an era for the Labour Party, as he was a central figure in shaping its policy and ideology during the late 20th century.
Roy Hattersley, pictured in 2010, was made deputy leader under Neil Kinnock and was made a life peer in 1997. Photograph: Murdo Macleod/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Roy Hattersley, pictured in 2010, was made deputy leader under Neil Kinnock and was made a life peer in 1997. Photograph: Murdo Macleod/The Guardian Roy Hattersley ‘A giant of the Labour movement’: Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93 Party grandee was MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook from 1964 until his retirement from the Commons in 1997
The article provides a factual obituary and historical summary of his political career.
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