14th August 2012 – It is with deep regret that Rescare has learnt of the death on Sunday 12th August of Lord Morris of Manchester, who was a friend, supporter and patron of the society.
Details of ‘Alf’ Morris’s life and career, and of his championing of the learning disabled, may be found on the BBC News webpage http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-19253539 and on the links within it.
A fuller tribute to Lord Morris will appear on the Rescare website shortly.
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15th August 2012: The following obituaries have been published today in the Daily Telegraph and Guardian, which describe Lord Morris’s work and achievements on behalf of disabled people:
“Lord Morris of Manchester, who has died aged 84, did more for the disabled than any other British politician ; his campaigning earned him worldwide appreciation, not least because he was the most genial and decent of men.” See Daily Telegraph obituary
“Labour politician who was a dogged campaigner on behalf of disabled people.” See Guardian obituary