Veteran Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd Dies at 73

Lloyd, who served Greater Manchester for over 40 years, had been battling an aggressive form of leukaemia.

Veteran Labour MP Sir Tony Lloyd has passed away at the age of 73.
He had been receiving treatment for an aggressive and untreatable form of leukaemia.
Sir Tony served as a politician across Greater Manchester for over 40 years, including as a foreign minister under Tony Blair and chair of the parliamentary Labour Party.
He continued to work until a few days before his death, with his office remaining open to support his constituents.
Tributes have been paid by figures including Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.