Key facts
- Former Conservative MP Alan Haselhurst has died.
- He was 88 years old.
- He previously served as deputy speaker.
- Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle described him as a 'distinguished and respected parliamentarian'.
Former Conservative Member of Parliament and deputy speaker Alan Haselhurst has passed away at the age of 88. Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to him, calling him a 'distinguished and respected parliamentarian'. Haselhurst had a long career in British politics, serving as an MP for many years and holding the position of deputy speaker in the House of Commons.