Tony Lloyd: Keir Starmer pays tribute to Rochdale MP who died age 73

Keir Starmer has paid tribute to Tony Lloyd, the MP for Rochdale who died aged 73 of cancer on Wednesday 17 January. Mr Lloyd was a Labour MP for 36 years, making him one of the longest-serving MPs in recent history. The Labour leader praised Mr Lloyd’s kindness and thanked MPs for their support toward the party and his family. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on F