Keir Starmer – 2024 Statement on the Death of Doug Hoyle

The statement made by Keir Starmer, the Leader of the Opposition, on 7 April 2024.

Lord Doug Hoyle was Labour through and through. A distinguished parliamentarian and a tenacious campaigner, serving as both as Member of Parliament for Nelson and Colne, and then Warrington.

He was greatly respected, being elected as chair of the PLP, before being elevated to the House of Lords.

A Trade Unionist, co-founder of Labour Friends of Israel and Warrington Wolves fanatic, he had a long standing commitment to the Town, but above everything, he was a family man.

We will truly miss him. All of our thoughts are prayers are with Mr Speaker, Catherine, Emma and his family.