Frank Field, the former Labour Member of Parliament (MP) and minister, passed away at the age of 81. Known for his advocacy for welfare reform and assistance to society’s most disadvantaged, Field served as minister for welfare reform under Tony Blair from 1997 to 1998. Despite facing conflicts with other ministers, including Gordon Brown, Field remained a vocal critic of the welfare system and was a supporter of Brexit. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2021 and became a crossbench peer in the House of Lords in 2022. Field’s legacy will be remembered for his dedication to improving the lives of the most vulnerable in society.