Lord David Lipsey, aged 77, passed away while swimming in the River Wye in Glasbury, Powys. Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed the recovery of his body after a multi-agency search on July 1. Lipsey was a prominent Labour peer, having served as a special adviser to Labour minister Anthony Crosland and at 10 Downing Street. He co-founded the Sunday Correspondent and was awarded a life peerage by Tony Blair in 1999. Known for coining 'New Labour' and 'winter of discontent,' he also chaired the British Greyhound Racing Board, promoting dog rehoming initiatives.
Lord David Lipsey, aged 77, drowned while swimming in the River Wye, leading to a multi-agency search and confirmation of his body recovery.
He was a Labour peer, patron of the Glasbury Arts Festival, and served as a special adviser to Labour minister Anthony Crosland.
Lord Lipsey co-founded the Sunday Correspondent, worked at 10 Downing Street, and was awarded a life peerage by Tony Blair in 1999.
He coined the phrases 'New Labour' and 'winter of discontent,' and chaired the British Greyhound Racing Board, advocating for rehoming retired racing dogs.
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