Lord Doug Hoyle, Prominent Labour Figure and Father of Commons Speaker, Dies at 98

Hoyle's influential political career spanned decades, marked by his dedication to Labour values and trade unionism.

Lord Doug Hoyle, a significant figure in Labour's history and father of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, has passed away at the age of 98.
Hoyle's political career spanned several decades, including terms as an MP for Nelson and Colne and Warrington, and later as a Labour whip in the House of Lords.
Known for his trade union activism, Hoyle played a pivotal role in the Parliamentary Labour Party and was a co-founder of Labour Friends of Israel.
His contributions to politics included efforts to impose party discipline, advocacy for trade union rights, and a stance against parliamentary sleaze.
Hoyle's legacy extends beyond politics, remembered as a family man, a sports enthusiast, and a dedicated community member.