- Sir Jeremy Hanley, who previously served as chairman of the Conservative Party, has passed away at the age of 80 following a short illness.
- His family confirmed his death on Friday, May 22, 2026, expressing gratitude to the staff at Torbay Hospital for their dedicated care.
- A prominent figure in Conservative politics, Sir Jeremy held the position of party chairman for a year from July 1994 and served in various ministerial roles under Sir John Major's government.
- He represented Richmond and Barnes as a Member of Parliament for 14 years, beginning in 1983, and later chaired Brain Games Network after his political career.
- Sir Jeremy was the son of actress Dinah Sheridan and actor Jimmy Hanley, and the brother of Magpie presenter Jenny Hanley; he is survived by his wife, three children, and five grandchildren.
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Sir Jeremy Hanley death: Former Tory party chairman dies after short illness, aged 80
