Former Conservative Party chairman Sir Jeremy Hanley has died at the age of 80 following a short illness, his family has confirmed. He passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, with his family expressing their sincere gratitude to the staff at Torbay Hospital for their dedicated care during his final days.
Political Career
Sir Jeremy served as chairman of the Conservative Party for a year from July 1994 under Prime Minister Sir John Major. He also held various ministerial roles within Major's government. Representing Richmond and Barnes as a Member of Parliament for 14 years from 1983, he was a prominent figure in Conservative politics before stepping down from frontline politics.
Life After Politics
Following his political career, Sir Jeremy chaired Brain Games Network, a company specialising in puzzle and game development. He was the son of actress Dinah Sheridan and actor Jimmy Hanley, and brother of Magpie presenter Jenny Hanley. He is survived by his wife, three children, and five grandchildren.
The family has requested privacy during this difficult time.
