Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Roy Hattersley, a prominent figure in the British Labour Party who served as deputy leader under Neil Kinnock, has passed away at age 93. He was a long-serving MP and cabinet minister known for his commitment to social equality.
Why it matters
Hattersley was a significant architect of modern British political history, and his death marks the end of an era for the Labour Party's post-war generation.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Maia Davies Getty Images Lord Hattersley pictured at the 1985 Labour Party Conference Roy Hattersley, who served as deputy leader of the Labour Party under Neil Kinnock, has died at the age of 93.
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