Sir Tony Lloyd, a former Labour minister and MP for Rochdale, has passed away at the age of 73. Tributes poured in from various MPs and colleagues in the House of Commons, praising his selflessness, dedication, and kindness. He was described as a great servant and friend to the people of Greater Manchester. The tributes highlighted his impact as a mentor and a superb MP, with many expressing deep sorrow at his loss.
Tony Lloyd was a dedicated public servant. He was admired and respected far and wide - and I intend to follow in his footsteps. My promise to you is that I will be your champion. A strong voice for everyone our town. I will listen. I will work hard. And I will get things done. https://t.co/qmkQJhRfBd
Yesterday I joined MPs from across the House of Commons in paying tribute to our late colleague and friend, Tony Lloyd. https://t.co/MrU1dVNLru
You could not meet a more dedicated public servant than Tony. Heartfelt tributes to him from right across the House today, reflecting the man he was and all he achieved. He will be so very missed. https://t.co/hOwZfwveis
In the Chamber today, I led tributes to the late MP and dear friend, Sir Tony Lloyd. He will be greatly missed by Members, colleagues and friends in the Parliamentary community. https://t.co/oat5fy3ioq
📺Watch: MPs gathered to say goodbye to the ‘great man of Greater Manchester’, Tony Lloyd MP. Watch the full tribute here: https://t.co/LeDHC3jCwx https://t.co/06fc8jlOWI
Earlier today, MPs paid tribute to Sir Tony Lloyd, MP for Rochdale. https://t.co/PiFFemQcPF
It was a privilege to pay my tribute to the late Sir Tony Lloyd in Parliament today. Tony was a friend & mentor for as long as I can remember, and a superb MP for Stretford 1983-1997. He will be deeply missed. https://t.co/99X9zBTzC4
It was an honour to pay tribute to the late Sir Tony Lloyd in the House of Commons today. He was a kind and decent man and will be sorely missed. https://t.co/ILZPo29W1g
Ex-Labour minister Sir Tony Lloyd is hailed as a 'great man of Manchester' as House of Commons pays tribute to Rochdale MP following his death aged 73 https://t.co/BJOeWRUitz https://t.co/rHUIKrJAS8
I am grateful that I was able to pay tribute to my friend, Sir Tony Lloyd, in the House of Commons today. There were so many wonderful tributes. Spending time with Tony was always a pleasure. He was a remarkbly kind and decent man. God bless you Tony. https://t.co/25ny4iA0az
Very honoured that I was able to pay tribuute to my friend, Sir Tony Lloyd, in the House of Commons today. Spending time with Tony was always a pleasure. I will miss our talks and I will miss my friend. He was a remarkbly kind and decent man. God bless you Tony. https://t.co/W1NLxeuanl
Deeply moved watching tributes #SirTonyLloyd in Commons just now.Praise,respect & grief from MPs on all sides for his selflessness & dedicated service to constituents & beyond.A privilege for me as a fellow NorthWest Labour MP over the years to have Tony’s advice & warmth. RIP.
📺 WATCH: Parliament, the Labour Party, and the people of Greater Manchester have lost one of their greatest servants, and greatest friends. Rest in peace, Tony. https://t.co/VWbu050API