Jeffrey Archer, former Conservative politician and novelist, dies aged 86

<p>Publisher says author died peacefully at home ‘between writing sessions’</p><p>Jeffrey Archer, the bestselling author and former MP whose political career ended in disgrace when he was imprisoned for perjury, has died at the age of 86.</p><p>Archer, who was a Conservative MP for five years before serving as the party’s deputy chair, died “suddenly and peacefully” at his home “between writing sessions” on Monday, his publisher HarperCollins said.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/05/jeffrey-archer-former-conservative-politician-and-novelist-dies-aged-86">Continue reading...</a>