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Roy Hattersley: Labour's Nearly Man
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- Jun 14, 2026
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- 88
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Summary
Roy Hattersley, Labour’s revered “nearly man” and tireless advocate for social justice, has died. A three-decade MP and deputy leader, he steered the party through turbulent 1980s reforms, championing disarmament and European unity — all while staying firmly rooted in socialist principles. Though he later clashed with Tony Blair’s market-friendly New Labour, his unwavering commitment to equality, especially in education, defined his legacy. Post-politics, he became Baron Hattersley of Sparkbrook and authored over twenty acclaimed books. His voice, intellect, and devotion to Labour will be deeply missed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5de7d0ee08051c48