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Articles tagged with: Obituaries
Tribute to Lord Stunell – by Lord Foster
Obituaries
By Lord Foster
Tribute to Lord Stunell – by Lord Foster
Former Liberal Democrat MP and minister, Andrew Stunell played a pivotal role in the Coalition Government talks with the Conservatives. Among his many attributes, including wisdom, kindness and humour, one word stands out: integrity
Tribute to Baroness Gardner of Parkes
Obituaries
By Lord McColl of Dulwich
Tribute to Baroness Gardner of Parkes
A former dentist and the first Australian woman peer, Trixie Gardner was one of life’s 'doers', still working at the age of 96. With her tremendous work ethic, determination and humour, she was conscientious to her core
Tribute to Frank Field – by Kate Hoey
Obituaries
By Baroness Hoey
Tribute to Frank Field – by Kate Hoey
Devout Christian, ascetic and principled, Frank Field was also a person of dry wit and humour. A bold and original thinker, most notably on poverty and welfare, he was a formidable opponent and a faithful friend
Tribute to Frank Field – by Bernard Jenkin
Obituaries
By Bernard Jenkin MP
Tribute to Frank Field – by Bernard Jenkin
A man of integrity and independence of mind, the former MP for Birkenhead changed the way we think about welfare. With over 40 years of fearless service in Parliament, we have lost one of the greatest in Frank Field
Tribute to Baroness Massey of Darwen
Obituaries
By Baroness Andrews
Tribute to Baroness Massey of Darwen
Former pre-school teacher, sexual health consultant and director of the Family Planning Association, Doreen Massey never deviated from her moral purpose. A life-long humanist, she championed the rights of young people and all those facing discrimination
Tribute to Lord Rosser – by Baroness Smith
Obituaries
By Baroness Smith of Basildon
Tribute to Lord Rosser – by Baroness Smith
A former trade union general secretary, local magistrate and shadow minister, Richard Rosser was dedicated to improving the lives of working people. A true gentleman, quick witted and great company, no one ever had a bad word to say about him
Tribute to Lord Hoyle – by Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Obituaries
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Tribute to Lord Hoyle – by Sir Lindsay Hoyle
A chair of the PLP and later a minister in the Lords, my father was a kind, old-school gentleman who taught me the importance of public service. Mad about cricket and rugby league, he was my wingman, and I was his
Tribute to Ronnie Campbell
Obituaries
By Ian Lavery MP
Tribute to Ronnie Campbell
An MP for 32 years until he retired in 2019, Ronnie Campbell never ceased working to better the lives of working-class people in his constituency. An inspirational man with a distinctive sense of humour, he was a source of great support to me – and many others
Patrick Cormack: Man of the House
Obituaries
By Jess Phillips, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Lord Brownlow, John Healey, Lord McFall, Lord Norton, Lord Faulkner, Lord Bishop of Southwark & Gavin Williamson
Patrick Cormack: Man of the House
A one-nation Conservative with 54 years of continuous service in Parliament, former House magazine editor Patrick Cormack was always guided by his strong Anglican faith
Tribute to Lord McAvoy
Obituaries
By Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
Tribute to Lord McAvoy
A tough but fair whip, the former Labour MP for Rutherglen served in the Commons and then the Lords for a total of 37 years. Working class and Catholic, he had friendships from across the House – there was only one Tommy McAvoy
Tributes to Lord Cormack by Lord Hennessy and the Bishop of Lincoln
Obituaries
By Lord Hennessy and the Bishop of Lincoln
Tributes to Lord Cormack by Lord Hennessy and the Bishop of Lincoln
A ‘Grade I listed’ parliamentary romantic and ‘shadow bishop of Lincoln’, few obituaries to date have captured the essence of Patrick Cormack – a resolute man with a gift for friendships across the party divide
Lord Cormack: 18 May 1939 – 25 February 2024
Obituaries
By House Magazine
Lord Cormack: 18 May 1939 – 25 February 2024
The House magazine’s staff wish to pay tribute to its co-founder and life president Lord Patrick Cormack, who died on Sunday afternoon.
Tribute to Tony Lloyd
Obituaries
By John Cryer MP
Tribute to Tony Lloyd
Labour MP, minister, mayor, councillor and police and crime commissioner, Tony Lloyd held many roles in his 45 years in political life. A man of seemingly limitless patience and restraint, he was always very much his own man
Tribute to Baroness Kinnock
Obituaries
By Baroness Royall
Tribute to Baroness Kinnock
Glenys Kinnock was a life-long democratic socialist and a passionate campaigner for peace and social justice at home and abroad. Kind and compassionate, she was both my role model and my friend
In Memoriam: Sir Michael Hopkins
Obituaries
By Derek Wyatt
In Memoriam: Sir Michael Hopkins
World-famous Portcullis House architect, Sir Michael Hopkins was a remarkable and hugely talented man. Parliament and our nation have been blessed by his legacy
Tribute to Lord Selkirk of Douglas
Obituaries
By Lord Forsyth
Tribute to Lord Selkirk of Douglas
A man both canny and loyal who disclaimed his earldom in order to support his besieged prime minister, James Selkirk was a highly effective politician driven by a deep determination to serve his country
Tribute to Alistair Darling
Obituaries
By Lord Robertson
Tribute to Alistair Darling
A former chancellor who saved his country twice, Alistair Darling will also be widely remembered for his decency, wise judgement and patriotism. He was a remarkable British servant to the end. Words by Lord Robertson
Tribute to Lord Cotter
Obituaries
By Lord Foster
Tribute to Lord Cotter
A man of integrity and compassion, former Liberal Democrat MP Brian Cotter was a champion of small business. A dedicated public servant, he was hard-working and approachable to the end
Tributes to Lord Judge by Charles Kinnoull and Lord Anderson
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By Charles Kinnoull and Lord Anderson
Tributes to Lord Judge by Charles Kinnoull and Lord Anderson
Kind, wise and witty – and in possession of a lethal logic – former lord chief justice Igor Judge commanded the attention and affection of the House
Tribute to Lord Elder
Obituaries
By Lord Moonie
Tribute to Lord Elder
A former general secretary of the Scottish Labour Party with a love for music and the Munros, Murray Elder was a pragmatic socialist known for his dry wit and incisive intellect
Tribute to Lord Haworth by Lord Smith
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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