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

Roy Hattersley, Frontline Warrior of British Politics, Dies at 93
NYT World Tuesday 16 June 2026, 21:29 UTC By Alan Cowell 1 min read
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Roy Hattersley in 1985. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Mr. Hattersley “a giant of the Labour movement.”

Roy Hattersley in 1985. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Mr. Hattersley “a giant of the Labour movement.”
Roy Hattersley (PERSON) British (ORG) Keir Starmer (PERSON) Hattersley (PERSON)
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