Renowned Author and Former Politician Jeffrey Archer Dies Aged 86

British bestselling author and former Conservative politician Jeffrey Archer died on 5 October 2026, aged 86. His publisher, HarperCollins, said he died suddenly and peacefully at home between writing sessions.

• Literary career: Archer began his novel-writing career with Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less (1976). His best-known works include Kane and Abel (1979) and The Clifton Chronicles series.
• Global recognition: His books sold more than 300 million copies worldwide during a career spanning five decades.
• Political career: He was elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Louth in 1969 and served as the party’s deputy chairman during the 1980s.
• Legal controversy: In 2001, Archer was convicted of perjury and perverting the course of justice in connection with a 1987 libel case. He was sentenced to four years in prison and released early in 2003.
• House of Lords: He was made a life peer in 1992 and retired from the House of Lords in 2024.
• Final novel: His final novel, Adam and Eve, was scheduled for publication on 6 October 2026, a day after his death.

MCQ – English

Q. Jeffrey Archer, who recently passed away, was associated with which political party in the United Kingdom?

A. Labour Party 

B. Conservative Party 

C. Liberal Democrats 

D. Green Party

Answer: B

Explanation: Jeffrey Archer served as a Conservative MP and later as deputy chairman of the party.