Terry Lewis: Salford Legend Remembered | Manchester News

Terry Lewis, the beloved Salford-born Labour MP who championed the working class and famously voted against his own government more than any other Labour MP, has passed away at 90. A fierce socialist and vocal critic of austerity, he left the Labour Party in 2010 but returned under Jeremy Corbyn, never losing sight of his roots. Known for standing up to power—including challenging a Prime Minister—he served Worsley with grit and conviction, fighting for pensions, student grants, and social justice. Remembered as a “Salford legend” and a man who lived his values, his legacy lives on in the communities he served. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5d21d83b0c1f991