General · 15 June 2026

Labour's former deputy leader Roy Hattersley dies aged 93

Roy Hattersley, important in modernising the Labour Party, has died at 93. He served as Neil Kinnock's deputy for a period of nine years and represented Birmingham Sparkbrook in Parliament for over thirty years. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer honored him, characterizing him as an exceptionally influential figure within the Labour movement.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 June 2026 at 8:27

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