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Articles tagged with: Obituaries
Tribute to Lord Haworth by Lord Smith
Obituaries
By Lord Smith of Finsbury
Tribute to Lord Haworth by Lord Smith
A no-nonsense Lancastrian and former secretary to the PLP, Lord Haworth had a passion for his party and for the mountains of Scotland. Warm, witty and stubborn, he was also the most loyal of friends
Tribute to Lord Kerslake
Obituaries
By Lord O'Donnell
Tribute to Lord Kerslake
An outstanding permanent secretary, and later also civil service head, Bob Kerslake became a champion of social housing and sustainable communities
Tribute to Baroness McDonagh
Obituaries
By Siobhain McDonagh MP
Tribute to Baroness McDonagh
A talented and inspirational political organiser, Margaret McDonagh became the first female general secretary of the Labour Party. Although she could be tough and demanding, my sister's acts of kindness meant so much to many
Tribute to Glenda Jackson
Obituaries
By Harriet Harman MP
Tribute to Glenda Jackson
Both an extraordinary talent of stage and screen, and an outstanding and independent MP, Glenda Jackson was fearless and beholden to no-one
Tribute to Lord Clinton-Davis
Obituaries
By Neil Kinnock
Tribute to Lord Clinton-Davis
From MP, to European commissioner and finally a peer, Lord Clinton-Davis was respected in his many roles for his integrity, professionalism, and unfailing courtesy
Tribute to Lord Morris of Aberavon
Obituaries
By Lord Murphy of Torfaen
Tribute to Lord Morris of Aberavon
A minister under Wilson, Callaghan and Blair, Lord Morris was respected across the House. But above all he will be remembered as a passionate Welshman
Tribute to Karen Lumley
Obituaries
By Rachel Maclean MP
Tribute to Karen Lumley
Kind, compassionate and determined, Karen Lumley was a woman of huge character and fantastic hairstyles, who set a shining example in her dedication to public service
A tribute to Lord Brooke of Sutton Mandeville
Obituaries
By Lord King
A tribute to Lord Brooke of Sutton Mandeville
Cultivated, popular and charming Peter Brooke was a first gentleman of politics, making a real contribution to securing peace in Northern Ireland. Words by Lord King
Tribute to Lord Lawson
Obituaries
By Lord Lamont of Lerwick
Tribute to Lord Lawson
With his irrepressible energy, powerful intellect and sense of mischief, former chancellor Nigel Lawson was one of the most influential politicians never to become prime minister
Tribute to Baroness Masham
Obituaries
By Baroness Grey-Thompson
Tribute to Baroness Masham
A force of nature, Baroness Masham’s kind and gentle manner belied her steely strength in the fight for disability rights
'A dear friend': Lord Cormack pays tribute to Betty Boothroyd
Obituaries
By Lord Cormack
'A dear friend': Lord Cormack pays tribute to Betty Boothroyd
A truly great speaker, Betty Boothroyd was also a wonderful, warm human being
Jack Straw pays tribute to Janet Anderson
Obituaries
By Jack Straw
Jack Straw pays tribute to Janet Anderson
Motivated by a detestation of social and economic injustice, Janet Anderson had a lust for life and a talent for cutting observations
‘A trailblazer’: Harriet Harman pays tribute to Betty Boothroyd
Obituaries
By Harriet Harman MP
‘A trailblazer’: Harriet Harman pays tribute to Betty Boothroyd
An outstanding parliamentarian, as the first woman speaker Betty Boothroyd broke not one but numerous glass ceilings.
'A remarkable woman': Theresa May pays tribute to Betty Boothroyd
Obituaries
By Theresa May MP
'A remarkable woman': Theresa May pays tribute to Betty Boothroyd
Betty Boothroyd mastered an often unruly Commons with a mixture of charm, wit and, when necessary, a rod of iron. I doubt we shall see her like again
Betty Boothroyd, First Woman House Of Commons Speaker, Has Died Aged 93
Political parties
Betty Boothroyd, First Woman House Of Commons Speaker, Has Died Aged 93
Baroness Betty Boothroyd, the first woman to hold the role of House of Commons Speaker, has died aged 93, prompting tributes to her "no nonsense" style in the role.
Tribute to Alice Mahon
Obituaries
By Jeremy Corbyn MP
Tribute to Alice Mahon
Utterly brilliant, determined and dogged, Alice Mahon was a fearless champion for social justice and peace
Tribute to Baroness Couttie by Nickie Aiken
Obituaries
By Nickie Aiken MP
Tribute to Baroness Couttie by Nickie Aiken
Baroness Couttie
25 September 1962 - 12 December 2022
Former leader of Westminster Council who did not let cancer stop her making a full contribution in the Lords.
Tribute to Lord Ramsbotham by Lord Howell
Obituaries
By Lord Howell
Tribute to Lord Ramsbotham by Lord Howell
Lord Ramsbotham, 6 November 1934 to 13 December 2022.
A former Commander-in-Chief of UK land forces who went on to become Her Majesty’s Inspector of Prisons.
Tribute to Lord Young of Graffham
Obituaries
By Lord Baker of Dorking
Tribute to Lord Young of Graffham
Lord Young of Graffham, 27 February 1932 to 8 December 2022.
Thatcher era Cabinet minister who focussed on solutions and made a genuine difference to the lives of millions
Tribute to Lord Jones of Cheltenham
Obituaries
By Lord Newby
Tribute to Lord Jones of Cheltenham
A former MP, and survivor of a brutal attack during which his constituency aide lost his life, Lord Jones was a diligent peer known for his lack of pomposity
Tribute to Lord Boyce
Obituaries
By Lord Stirrup
Tribute to Lord Boyce
A man of courage and honesty who dedicated his life to the security of the nation, Lord Boyce was always at heart a submariner
Tribute to Baroness Blood
Obituaries
By Baroness Ritchie
Tribute to Baroness Blood
A fiercely anti-sectarian warrior for social justice, peace and equality, Baroness Blood was kind and gregarious – but with a steely spine
Remembering David Amess - the path to a more compassionate politics
Social affairs
By Wera Hobhouse MP
Remembering David Amess - the path to a more compassionate politics
When my political career began, I opposed the construction of housing on an asbestos-contaminated site in Rochdale. This was not because of ideological obligation. It was not because of party allegiance. It was because I refused to risk public health.
Remembering David Amess - we need more compassion in politics and out
Social affairs
By Tim Loughton MP
Remembering David Amess - we need more compassion in politics and out
The day after the Queen’s funeral a constituent reported to me that his daily cycling commute had been noticeably much less stressful in the previous week as everyone seemed to be much more respectful towards their fellow road-users. How long could this last and could we possibly bottle it?