WorldPublished: 17 June 2026 at 01:21
Roy Hattersley, Frontline Warrior of British Politics, Dies at 93
Roy Hattersley, a longtime Labour Party deputy and opposition figure, has died at 93. He was known for his sharp criticism of both Conservatives and his own party members.
Roy Hattersley, a former Labour Party deputy and long-serving opposition MP, has died at the age of 93.
Hattersley was a prominent Labour politician who spent much of his career in opposition. He was unafraid to criticize not only the Conservatives but also members of his own party when he deemed it necessary. He was at the heart of major political moments and was regarded as one of the most trenchant debaters in British politics.
His death marks a significant loss to British political life, leaving behind a legacy as a principled and outspoken figure.
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