MICHAEL BURNS, aged 87
A pioneering cameraman who worked on iconic television programmes before becoming an independent film maker. He was also a historian specialising in cricket..
BERYL SKELLY. aged 101
A political secretary, she worked for two leaders of the Labour Party before moving to work for a press baron, and was honoured for her services.
THERESA STEWART, aged 90
An Oxford graduate, she became a pioneering Labour Councillor in Birmingham – the only woman to lead the council. She was Mayor of the city but was hated by the right-wing press.
LEO BECKETT, aged 95
From being a political agent he became Parliamentary Private Secretary to his wife, who became a ground-breaking politician.
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