Sir Jeremy Hanley death: Former Tory party chairman dies after short illness, aged 80
Sir Jeremy Hanley, the former chairman of the Conservative Party, has passed away at the age of 80 after a short illness. His family expressed gratitude to the staff at Torbay Hospital for their care during his final days. Hanley served as an MP for 14 years and held various ministerial roles under Sir John Major's government.
- ▪Sir Jeremy Hanley died on May 22, 2026, after a short illness.
- ▪He served as the chairman of the Conservative Party for one year starting in July 1994.
- ▪Hanley represented Richmond and Barnes as an MP from 1983 until his seat was abolished in 1997.
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