When first elected, Gwilym Roberts, who has died aged 89, vowed to follow the advice of Theodore Roosevelt. During two spells as a Labour MP, Roberts pursued this course relentlessly and with vigour. The son of William Roberts and his wife, Jane, Gwilym went to Brynrefail grammar school, Gwynedd, and then the University College of Wales in Bangor. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The Daily Mirror cartoon of 1970 making fun of an attempt by Gwilym Roberts to outlaw witchcraft. • Gwilym Edffrwd Roberts, lecturer and politician, born 7 August 1928; died 19 March 2018

Source: The Guardian April 17, 2018 12:22 UTC