In Pictures: Roy Jenkins' political life

Former Labour Chancellor and Home Secretary Lord Jenkins of Hillhead has died, aged 82.

BBC News Online takes a look at some images spanning his 50-year political career.

Roy Jenkins' political career with the Labour Party began in 1948 when he stood for the Central Southwark seat

He would become home secretary and chancellor for the Labour Government

He was admired by many politicians even when they disagreed with his policies

But he grew disillusioned with Labour and joined the Gang of Four to create the SDP

The SDP promised to break the mould of British politics, but did not manage to achieve its aims

More recently Lord Jenkins has helped New Labour on a project on proportional representation

As well as his political career, Lord Jenkins will also be remembered as a distinguished biographer