A Greater Manchester Police constable is accused of repeatedly providing confidential information from the force's computer system to help his friends’ motor insurance claims company.
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Stalybridge 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.”
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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”.
Sir Tony was among the New Labour era heavyweights leading tributes to Mr Draper, who worked for Blairite Lord Mandelson and set up the Progress organisation with Liam Byrne, who went on to become an MP.
Sir Tony said: “I am so sad to hear the news about Derek. My heart goes out to Kate and their children William and Darcey.
“It is extraordinary and remarkable that Derek survived so long after the ravages of Covid. And that was in large measure due to the love Derek had for his family and they for him. This also says something very special about Derek.
“He was a tough, sometimes ruthless political operative, a brilliant adviser and someone you always wanted on your side.
“But underneath that tough exterior he was a loving, kind, generous and good natured man you wanted as a friend.”
Sir Tony added: “He was an important part of the New Labour story, at the centre of things right at the beginning. But most important of all, he
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