Tributes Flow for Former MP and Deputy Speaker Alan Haselhurst Who Passed Away at 88
Former Conservative MP and deputy speaker Alan Haselhurst dies aged 88
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Alan Haselhurst, the former Conservative MP for Saffron Walden and deputy speaker, has died at the age of 88. He served in Parliament for nearly five decades and was remembered for his dedication to public service and love for cricket.
- 01Alan Haselhurst served as the MP for Saffron Walden from 1977 to 2017 and was elected initially for Middleton and Prestwich in 1970.
- 02He became deputy speaker and chairman of ways and means in 1997, later joining the House of Lords in 2018.
- 03Haselhurst was known for his extensive involvement in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and his passion for cricket, authoring novels on the sport.
- 04Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch expressed their condolences and highlighted his integrity and commitment to public service.
- 05He was remembered fondly for his deep knowledge of North West Essex and his genuine affection for its residents.
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Lord Alan Haselhurst, a former Conservative MP and deputy speaker, passed away at the age of 88. His political career began when he was elected as MP for Middleton and Prestwich in 1970, later serving Saffron Walden from 1977 to 2017. In 1997, he became deputy speaker and chairman of ways and means, and in 2018, he was appointed a life peer in the House of Lords. Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle described him as a 'distinguished and respected parliamentarian', while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer noted he would be 'deeply missed'. Haselhurst's legacy includes his passion for cricket, which he shared through novels and his role in the All Party Parliamentary Group on cricket. Condolences have been extended to his wife, Lady Angela, and his family, with many recognizing his significant contributions to public life and the community of North West Essex.
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Haselhurst's passing marks the end of an era for the Saffron Walden constituency, where he served for 40 years.
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