Leading disability rights campaigner and former Manchester Wythenshawe MP, Lord Morris has died in hospital at the age of 84.
Alf Morris served as an MP from 1964 to 1997. In 1974 he became the UK’s first minister for disabled people, introducing benefits for disabled people and their carers, including a mobility allowance.
His work led to the first disability rights legislation – the 1970’s Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act.
Lord Morris was known throughout his political career for championing the rights of disabled people, including injured service personnel.
He died on Sunday 12th August following a short illness.
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