Funeral for Glenys Kinnock, former minister for Wales

The former MEP passed away last week aged 79, 6 years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's

Glenys Kinnock's casket being taken into Golders Green crematorium, with her husband Neil, son Stephen and daughter Rachel watching on.
Author: Jamie WilliamsonPublished 14th Dec 2023

The funeral for Former MEP for Wales Baroness Glenys Kinnock has taken place in London this afternoon.

The former minister died peacefully in her sleep earlier this month, with her husband, former Labour leader Lord Kinnock, by her side.

Labour figures gather for the funeral of Glenys Kinnock

Labour figures from across the decades, including former prime ministers Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, gathered in north London for the funeral of Baroness Glenys Kinnock.

Her husband and former Labour leader Neil Kinnock arrived for the service in Golders Green with son and MP Stephen and daughter Rachel.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, as well as Alastair Campbell and Lord Mandelson, were among the mourners on Thursday.

Sir Keir Starmer


Ed Miliband


Sir Tony Blair


Ed Balls


She served as a minister in Tony Blair's government, represented Wales in the European Parliament, and had an impressive political career focusing on Europe and Africa.

Labour leader Keir Starmer praised her as a "true fighter" for social justice and the Labour Party, acknowledging her significant contributions to both.

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