Sir Jeremy Hanley death: Former Tory party chairman dies after short illness, aged 80

The Independent describes its reporting focus across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing fact-checking and on-the-ground journalism. It states that donations fund journalists to speak to multiple sides and that reporting and analysis remain accessible without paywalls. The text then reports the death of Sir Jeremy Hanley at age 80 after a short illness. His family confirmed the death and thanked staff at Torbay Hospital for their dedication and care. Hanley served as Conservative Party chairman for a year starting July 1994 and held ministerial roles under Sir John Major. He was an MP for Richmond and Barnes for 14 years beginning in 1983, later losing a 1997 election and failing selection for 1999 European elections. He later chaired Brain Games Network, an internet company for chess and drafts.

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"Sir Jeremy Hanley, the former chairman of the Conservative Party, has died at the age of 80. His family confirmed his death on Friday after a short illness, thanking staff at Torbay Hospital for their dedication and care. A prominent figure in Conservative politics, Sir Jeremy served as party chairman for a year from July 1994, and held various ministerial positions under Sir John Major's government."

"He represented Richmond and Barnes as an MP for 14 years, beginning in 1983. After his seat was abolished, he failed to win Richmond Park in the 1997 general election. Sir Jeremy served in a series of ministerial roles under Sir John Major. He later failed to be selected by London Conservatives as a candidate for the 1999 European Parliamentary elections. Sir Jeremy subsequently chaired Brain Games Network, an internet company for chess and drafts."

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