Frank Field, Labour Peer has died, aged 81y.

I always admired Frank Field. He was sensible and honest. If I lived in his constituency I would have voted. Labour.. Tony Blair never recognised what a wonderful human being he was. If only we had more politicians like Frank Field.

Yes, sorry

Let’s not go down that road on this thread, Annie.
I agree with all that’s been said. A great and honourable man.

Frank Field gave a vicious verbal attack speaking of Gordon

The last politician of principle, except possibly, Gordon Brown.

Sad news. Frank Field was one of few politicians I admired.

RIP Frank Field you will be well remembered as an honourable politician.

Yes I agree with everyone else, a man of integrity and conviction., certainly not a career politician. If only there were more of his calibre instead of some of the buffoons we're saddled with.

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RIP Frank. If only the Labour Party (and other parties to be honest) were made up of people like him now. 💐

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He was a great guy and will be missed.

Yes, he was a politician with integrity, a truly honourable man.

RIP Frank Field

Frank Field was in politics for all the right reasons. He always gave of his best. A truly great man. I admired him and mourn his passing. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. My condolences to his family and friends.

I admired this man too. A very honourable man. A life well lived.

We need more MPs of his ilk. RIP Lord Frank Field.

RIP Frank. If only the Labour Party (and other parties to be honest) were made up of people like him now. 💐

I met him several times at party conferences. He resigned the
Labour whip because anti semetism under Corbyn.

RIP Frank

From The Telegraph today:

“ A statement from Lord Field of Birkenhead’s family, issued by his Parliamentary office, said: “Frank Field has died at the age of 81 following a period of illness. [He] is survived by two brothers. He will be mourned by admirers across politics but above all he will be greatly missed by those lucky enough to have enjoyed his laughter and friendship.”

Lord Field took his seat in the upper chamber in October 2020 after being elected 10 times to represent Birkenhead between 1979 and 2019.

He served as welfare reform minister in Sir Tony Blair’s first government in 1997 and went on to chair the work and pensions select committee.

He later resigned the Labour whip over anti-Semitism and “nastiness” in the party under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership.

The veteran politician was made a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in 2021, describing it at the time as a “terrific privilege”.

I knew Frank Field and met him many times in my younger days. His work ethic was rare and unique he was a loyal honest and polite man RIP.

Sad. A man of principles.

An old school politician, with integrity and grit RIP 💐

A caring man , true to his beliefs.This country needs more of his kind.

Great MP who fought so hard for his constituents and for 'fair play' for everyone. RIP

Very sad. Rest in peace Frank, you made a difference.

I cannot improve on what has already been said. I share every word, but just wanted to record my respect and sadness at his death.

I am very sorry to hear this; he was a politician I greatly admire; truthful. honest and a man of integrity.