Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hiyle hailed his father as his 'inspiration' as he announced the former Labour MP's death
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle hailed his father as his 'inspiration' as he announced the former Labour MP's deathTributes have been paid to “icon” former Labour MP Doug Hoyle, who has died aged 98, his son Sir Lindsay Hoyle announced today.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer in a statement called Lord Hoyle “a distinguished parliamentarian”, “tenacious campaigner”, and “a family man” who was “greatly respected”. The former Labour MP was first elected to parliament for Lancashire constituency Nelson and Colne between 1974 and 1979, before serving as the member for Warrington between 1981 and 1997.
“Doug loved his sport and as a massive rugby league fan, became chairman of Warrington Wolves in 1999, a position he held with great passion and honour.“Above all Doug was a family man and he will be greatly missed by myself, Catherine, Emma, the great grandchildren and the whole family.”
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