Politico EU • June 17, 2026 10:56

Tory veterans warn Labour: Don’t repeat our leadership chaos

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Still bearing the scars after their own leadership carousel careered out of control, Conservatives have thoughts about the looming Labour crisis.

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Sun 21:39 - BBC Politics

Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93

Mon 11:23 - Financial Times

Roy Hattersley, Labour politician and writer, 1932-2026

Tue 21:29 - NYT Europe

Roy Hattersley, Frontline Warrior of British Politics, Dies at 93

Wed 10:56 - Politico EU

Tory veterans warn Labour: Don’t repeat our leadership chaos

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BBC Politics

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21:39

Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93

Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement".

Financial Times

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11:23

Roy Hattersley, Labour politician and writer, 1932-2026

Former deputy leader helped party modernise in the 1980s and was also a commanding writer

NYT Europe

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21:29

Roy Hattersley, Frontline Warrior of British Politics, Dies at 93

A Labour Party deputy who spent years in opposition, he criticized Conservatives and members of his own party, and was at the heart of major political moments.