Labour's Sir Patrick Duffy Dies Aged 105
Sir Patrick Duffy, the former Labour minister and defence expert who served as an MP for 25 years, has passed away at the age of 105. Read about his remarkable life and political legacy.
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Labour MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
Tributes paid to Sir Patrick Duffy, former Labour defence minister and NATO assembly president, who has died at the remarkable age of 105. Read his extraordinary life story.
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Sir Patrick Duffy, oldest former MP, dies aged 105
Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and Labour defence minister, who has died at 105. A war hero and political figure, his remarkable life spanned a century of history.
Former Labour MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
Tributes pour in for Sir Patrick Duffy, the longest-living former MP and war hero who survived a WWII plane crash. A life of remarkable service remembered.
Former Labour MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
Sir Patrick Duffy, a former Labour defence minister and the UK's longest-living ex-MP, has died at 105. Read about his remarkable life and political legacy.
Former Labour MP Sir Patrick Duffy dies aged 105
Sir Patrick Duffy, the UK's longest-living former MP and decorated war veteran, has passed away at 105. Discover the remarkable life of the Labour defence minister.
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