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Lord Smith of Finsbury

Lord Smith of Finsbury

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
TRAILBLAZER: It is ordinary people who drive change – and there is more celebration of equality to come
Culture
By Lord Smith of Finsbury
TRAILBLAZER: It is ordinary people who drive change – and there is more celebration of equality to come
It was 38 years ago when I stood on a stage in Rugby as a newly elected MP and began my speech by saying: 'My name’s Chris Smith. I’m the Labour MP for Islington South and Finsbury. And I’m gay.'
It's A Sin: As a man diagnosed with HIV in the 1980s, this brilliant series was almost unbearably true to life
Books & culture
By Lord Smith of Finsbury
It's A Sin: As a man diagnosed with HIV in the 1980s, this brilliant series was almost unbearably true to life
A moving and engaging drama, compellingly written and brilliantly acted – the result is classic Russell T Davies. Go watch it, you’ll love it