Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation
Summary
Roy Hattersley, a British Labour politician who helped modernize his party in the 1980s, recently passed away at age 93. He served as deputy leader of Labour and worked to move the party toward supporting market economics, disarmament, and membership in the European Union.Key Facts
- Roy Hattersley was born in Sheffield in 1932 into a family with strong Labour Party ties.
- He began political campaigning as a teenager and studied economics at the University of Hull.
- Hattersley was elected as a Labour MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook in 1964.
- He served under Prime Minister Harold Wilson but had a slow rise due to his political views opposing unilateral disarmament.
- As deputy leader in the 1980s, Hattersley promoted modernization, including market-friendly policies and support for Europe.
- He played a role in preparing the Labour Party to defeat the SDP challenge and set the stage for New Labour’s success in 1997.
- Hattersley briefly held cabinet positions but spent much of his career in opposition.
- He died at the age of 93.
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