Greater Manchester MP joins tributes to former Labour political adviser Derek Draper
manchestereveningnews.co.ukStalybridge MP Jonathan Reynolds has joined a series of senior Labour figures to pay tribute to former political adviser Derek Draper.
Mr Draper, who was married to TV presenter Kate Garraway, has died aged 56 after suffering long-lasting symptoms from coronavirus.
Shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds wrote on X: “When I was a student at Manchester Derek was still talked about around University of Manchester. “When I met him I always found him thoughtful and kind, quite different to his public image at the time.
Prayers for him and his family.” Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer... just click here to give it a go. Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair described the one-time political adviser as a ruthless political operative and “an important part of the New Labour story”.
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