Miliband Tribute As MP Dies On Poland Trip

Ed Miliband has paid tribute to Labour backbencher Jim Dobbin, who has died aged 73, on an official trip to Poland.

The Heywood and Middleton MP was a microbiologist for three decades before securing the seat in 1997.

Mr Dobbin, who had a majority of 6,000 at the last 2010 election, died while on a Council of Europe trip. His wife is believed to have been with him.

Mr Dobbin was made a Papal Knight by the then Pope Benedict XVI

Mr Miliband said: "Jim's death is a sad day for parliament.

"He was a dedicated public servant, representing the people of Rochdale on the council and at Westminster for three decades.

"Working in the NHS for more than 30 years, Jim had a deep passion for helping others.

"A lifelong committed Catholic, Jim always took a lead in fostering links between the Church and the Labour Party, and his strong faith informed every aspect of his political and public life.

"This was recognised by Pope Benedict XVI when he made Jim a Papal knight.

"I will miss Jim's good friendship and decency. On behalf of the Labour Party, I offer our sincere condolences to his wife, Pat and, their children. We will all miss him."

Former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott, who was part of the group visiting Poland, said Mr Dobbin's death was a "tragic loss".

He said: "Jim Dobbin was part of our Council of Europe delegation that was in Poland yesterday to award the Europe Prize to the Polish city of Slupsk.

"Jim was an excellent local MP, a strong believer in Europe, a proud Scot and a passionate defender of the NHS.

"His passing is such a tragic loss and he will be sadly missed by the Labour movement. Jim was a great comrade.

"Our thoughts are with his wife Pat and their family."

Commons Speaker John Bercow said: 'It was with great sadness that I heard of Jim Dobbin's death.

"He was a deeply principled and independent-minded parliamentarian; respected and well-liked by his colleagues, he will be greatly missed."

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