Labour’s class of ’45 remembered
In March 1976, Harold Wilson shocked the world by announcing his resignation as Prime Minister. In an address…
Denis Healey
Denis MacShane: Labour should be very wary of Lexit – and fight to stay as the party of European social justice
The lure of staying out of Europe has been the most seductive of all the dead-end policies that…
Forget the 20 point plan – Corbyn urgently needs a decent slogan for June 8
Theresa May’s cut-and-run general election caught the Labour Party without a campaign slogan. Labour had many other gaps,…
“I never want to be remembered particularly” – Denis Healey’s final interview
Last night Newsnight aired the final broadcast interview that Denis Healey took part in before his death at…
So long, Denis
I was once writing a column about leadership and those moments when you really have to be tough…
Healey showed what guts it took to be a Common Sense Chancellor
There’s a certain art to be Chancellor of the Exchequer during the good times. It’s a time to…
Healey saw off Benn in 1981. What are the similarities with today?
The death of Denis Healey would have been a huge moment of sadness and reflection whatever the timing…
Labour figures react to death of Denis Healey
Labour figures are today reacting to the news that former Chancellor Denis Healey has died at the age…
10 of the best Denis Healey quotes
Denis Healey passed away today, aged 98. He was a giant of Labour politics, sitting in Parliament for…
Denis Healey passes away aged 98
Denis Healey, who served the Labour Party as both Chancellor and deputy leader, has died at the age…
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