Patrick Duffy (British politician)
Patrick Duffy KCSG | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Sheffield Attercliffe | |
| In office 18 June 1970 – 16 March 1992 | |
| Preceded by | John Hynd |
| Succeeded by | Clive Betts |
| Member of Parliament for Colne Valley | |
| In office 21 March 1963 – 10 March 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Glenvil Hall |
| Succeeded by | Richard Wainwright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Edward Patrick Duffy 17 June 1920 Wigan, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 2 January 2026 (aged 105) Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics Columbia University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png){kind=small} United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1940–1946 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Unit | Fleet Air Arm |
| Commands | HMS Implacable |
| Conflict | |
Sir Albert Edward Patrick Duffy (17 June 1920 – 2 January 2026) was a British economist and Labour Party politician. He was born in London and served in World War II.
He was a Member of Parliament for Colne Valley from 1963 to 1966 and for Sheffield Attercliffe from 1970 to 1992. He was a Minister of the Navy in the 1970s, and President of the NATO Assembly in the 1980s. Duffy was a critic of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.[1]
Duffy died in Doncaster, England on 2 January 2026, aged 105.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Mrs. Thatcher says death of Sands won't alter London's Ulster policy(New York Times, 5 May 1981)
- ↑ "Sir Patrick Duffy, Britain's oldest living former MP, passes away at the age of 105". The Irish Post. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ↑ "Sir Patrick Duffy obituary: Labour minister". The Times. 3 January 2026. Retrieved 3 January 2026.