‘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
TL;DR
- Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader and author, died at 93.
- He served as MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook from 1964 to 1997.
- Held ministerial positions under Harold Wilson and Jim Callaghan.
- Became Labour deputy leader under Neil Kinnock.
- Authored over 20 books, including historical works and biographies.
- Known for his socialist convictions, intellect, and humorous writing.
- Founded Labour Solidarity in 1981 to prevent the party's break-up.
- Was a supporter of the Common Market and Britain's role in the EEC.
- Received tributes from prominent political figures like Keir Starmer and Neil Kinnock.