Former Labour MP Doug Hoyle was first elected for Nelson and Colne between 1974 and 1979 and then served as Warrington MP
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has announced the death of his father, former Labour MP Doug Hoyle, aged 98.
Sir Lindsay described his dad as a “truly dedicated parliamentarian”. In a statement on X, the Commons Speaker said: “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. There are few people who get to my age with their father still around – but I have been one of the lucky ones.
He added: “Doug was a force to be reckoned with, first as MP for Nelson and Colne in 1974-1979, and then Warrington 1981-1997 – before he joined the House of Lords where he served until the age of 97 when he retired in 2023. He chaired the Parliamentary Labour Party and was an outspoken member of the ASTMS trade union, serving as president of both ASTMS and MSF.
“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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