He is said to have died 'peacefully this morning surrounded by his family'
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Veteran Labour MP, Sir Tony Lloyd, has died aged 73 after a battle with leukaemia.
In a statement, his family said: "We are absolutely devastated to announce the death of Sir Tony Lloyd MP, our beloved Joe', 'Dad' and 'Grandad'.
"He died peacefully this morning surrounded by his family, as was his wish.
"He was working until a few days before his death as his passion was helping others.
"He devoted his life to serving and making a difference to the lives of those he met including his constituents, colleagues, friends, and family.
"We would like to thank all the dedicated doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants and other hospital staff who have provided him with care, as well as the blood and platelet donors who gave him an extra four years of life."
Deputy leader of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner, said she was "heartbroken".
Writing on X, she said: "Tony was not just a kind colleague, but a dedicated friend and rock of support to so many of us, thinking of his constituents right to the end.
"His loss is deeply felt by the whole Labour family.
"My love goes out to his family and to all those who knew him."
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer added: "The death of Sir Tony Lloyd today is a terrible loss.
"I know the entire Labour Party, and many beyond the Party, join me in sending our deepest condolences to Tony's wife, Judith, his children, Siobhan, Angharad, Kieron and Ali, and his granddaughters, Carmen and Carys.
"Like them, we will remember his deep commitment to Labour values and his decency.
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"We will always be grateful for his dedication to public life, his devotion to his country and his desire to make the world a better, fairer place.
"In the Labour Party, we will honour his legacy of service to others and his commitment to justice.
"May he rest in peace."
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