Very sad. Labour through and through, a fine mind and gifted writer, a loyal and hard working deputy to Neil at a vital time in Labour history, and a critical friend to New Labour. Sheffield Wednesday to the very end! RIP Roy
Roy Hattersley, former Deputy Leader of Labour, has died aged 93, a close friend of the family tells The New World.
Hattersley was a major figure in UK politics for decades.
Article (free to read) below.