Sir Tony Lloyd, Labor MP for Rochdale, died 'peacefully at home' aged 73

Tony Lloyd, Labor MP for Rochdale, «passed away peacefully» at home on Wednesday morning

Sir Tony Lloyd, MP for Labor MP for Rochdale Rochdale died «peacefully at home» aged 73, his family confirmed in a statement.

In a post on the MP's social media account they wrote: «We are absolutely devastated to announce the death of Sir Tony . Lloyd, MP, our beloved «Joe», «Dad» and «Grandpa». He passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by his family, as he wished.”

Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to Sir Tony Lloyd and his “desire to make the world a better and fairer place.”

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“The death of Sir Tony Lloyd today is a terrible loss. «I know the entire Labor Party and many beyond join me in sending our deepest sympathies to Tony's wife Judith, his children Siobhan, Angharad, Kieron and Ali, and his granddaughters Carmen and Carys,» the Labor leader said. .

“Like them, we will remember his deep commitment to Labor values ​​and his integrity. We will always be grateful for his dedication to public life, dedication to his country, and commitment to making the world a better and more just place. In the Labor Party we will honor his legacy of service to others and his commitment to justice.

«May he rest in peace.»

Rachel Reeves said she was «deeply saddened.» «death. The Shadow Chancellor wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Tony Lloyd. He dedicated his life to public service and improving the lives of the people he served.

I will miss his friendship and his advice. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

— Rachel Reeves (@RachelReevesMP) January 17, 2024

Jeremy Corbyn, the former leader of the Labor Party, said he was “very sad” to hear of the death of a “dear friend.”

Islington MP North, published on X: “I am so sad to learn of the death of Tony Lloyd.”

“He was a good man and a dear friend. It was a pleasure working with him.

“We were elected on the same day in 1983, and I was proud to appoint him to the shadow cabinet.

“A decent, kind man and a fair comrade. I will miss him very much.”