Lord Hoyle was made a peer in 1997 after serving as an MP for over two decades
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has announced the death of his father, former Labour MP Doug Hoyle, aged 98 – hailing him as his “inspiration” and a “truly dedicated parliamentarian”.Announcing the news on X, the Commons Speaker wrote: “It is with great sorrow that I have to announce that my beloved father, Lord Doug Hoyle, passed away peacefully at home late last night with his family by his side. The whole family are devastated.
Sir Lindsay added: “Doug was a force to be reckoned with, first as MP for Nelson and Colne and then Warrington before he joined the House of Lords. Current MP for the Warrington North constituency Charlotte Nichols paid tribute to Lord Hoyle, calling him an “icon” and “Warrington’s finest ever champion”.Rugby league side Warrington Wolves, where the former MP was club president, said their “thoughts are with his loved ones at this time”.
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