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One of the Gang of Four, who left Labour to form the SDP and was a Labour Cabinet Minister between 1974-1979, has passed at the age of 90.
May one of the most empowering Parliamentarians, of the 20th century rest in peace.
May one of the most empowering Parliamentarians, of the 20th century rest in peace.
Baroness Shirley Williams: Former cabinet minister dies aged 90
The former Labour cabinet minister was part of the "Gang of Four" who quit the party to form the SDP.
www.bbc.co.uk
Veteran politician and Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Shirley Williams has died at the age of 90, the party has announced.
She was hailed as a "Liberal lion and a true trailblazer" by Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey.
Originally a Labour MP, she was part of the "Gang of Four" who quit the party to found the Social Democratic Party.
She was a leading member of the 1970s Labour government and one of the first women cabinet ministers.
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