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Tony Lloyd was first elected a Labour MP in 1983
By Lauren Hirst & PA Media
BBC News
The House of Commons has observed a minute's silence in memory of Sir Tony Lloyd.
The 73-year-old died on Wednesday days after announcing he was suffering from an incurable form of leukaemia.
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he would be "be sadly missed from all sides of the House".
Sir Tony was first elected to represent Stretford in 1983 and also served as MP for Manchester Central after boundary changes.
MPs will have the chance to pay further tributes, Sir Lindsay said
During his second stint in the Commons, Sir Tony represented Rochdale since 2017.
MPs will have a chance to pay further tributes to Sir Tony at a later date, Sir Lindsay confirmed.
In a post on social media, his relatives said he had been working a few days before his death.
The family described the father-of-four, who was born in Stretford, as "our beloved 'Joe,' 'Dad' and 'Grandad'".
Sir Tony became Manchester Central MP in 1997
In a statement posted on X, they added: "He died peacefully this morning surrounded by his family, as was his wish."
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to Sir Tony's "desire to make the world a better, fairer place".
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak replied to the family announcement and said: "Very sad news. My thoughts are with Sir Tony's family, friends and the people of Manchester to whom he was devoted throughout his life.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn described Sir Tony as a "dear friend", while Sir Lindsay said: "Tony was the best of us - and I will miss him."
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