Joe Haines, former press secretary to Harold Wilson, dies aged 97 Haines was a close adviser to Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson in the 1960s and 1970s.

Sad news indeed.

Mr #JoeHaines, press aide & good friend to the late Mr #HaroldWilson PM has died aged 97yrs.

"One of the great characters of twentieth-century Labour governments, he will be greatly missed."

"He could be grouchy, but he had a great heart too." 🙏💔

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