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Labour MP dies after heart attack Labour MP dies after heart attack
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David Taylor, the Labour MP for North West Leicestershire, has died after suffering a heart attack while walking with his family.David Taylor, the Labour MP for North West Leicestershire, has died after suffering a heart attack while walking with his family.
The 63-year-old was walking in Calke Abbey, Derbyshire, on Saturday when he was taken ill. The 63-year-old had been walking in Calke Abbey, Derbyshire, on Saturday. He died at Queen's Hospital, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
He was taken by ambulance to Queen's Hospital, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, where he died, his website said. Gordon Brown paid tribute to Mr Taylor, describing him as "one of the most hard working MPs locally and nationally".
Mr Taylor won his seat in 1997 and his majority in 2005 was 4,477.Mr Taylor won his seat in 1997 and his majority in 2005 was 4,477.
Before becoming an MP he was a member of Heather Parish Council and North West Leicestershire District Council. The prime minister said Mr Taylor had been "a strong campaigner and representative of his community for decades".
He was a great campaigner in the East Midlands, a very caring person and a popular local MP Phil Hope MP
Mr Brown went on to praise the MP's "indefatigable campaigning, constant attendance in the Commons and his independence of mind - no greater tribute can be made to David's lasting legacy as a local champion for North West Leicestershire".
Regional Minister for the East Midlands Phil Hope MP said: "I am shocked and saddened at this news and my thoughts are with his family at this time.
"He was a great campaigner in the East Midlands, a very caring person and a popular local MP who believed deeply in the principles of social justice and co-operation. He will be much missed."
Backbencher award
Before becoming an MP Mr Taylor was a member of Heather Parish Council and North West Leicestershire District Council.
He worked as an accountant and computer manager at Leicestershire County Council between 1977 and 1997.He worked as an accountant and computer manager at Leicestershire County Council between 1977 and 1997.
In 2007, Mr Taylor was voted Backbencher of the Year.In 2007, Mr Taylor was voted Backbencher of the Year.
He served on three select committees, including the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, and he was chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking and Health.He served on three select committees, including the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, and he was chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking and Health.
During the 1980s Mr Taylor was a keen long distance runner, competing in several half marathons and full marathons including the 1989 London Marathon in which he finished in just over three hours.During the 1980s Mr Taylor was a keen long distance runner, competing in several half marathons and full marathons including the 1989 London Marathon in which he finished in just over three hours.
In the 1990s he cycled routes including the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast.In the 1990s he cycled routes including the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast.
He is survived by four daughters and his wife Pam.He is survived by four daughters and his wife Pam.
About 90,000 people live in his constituency area, which includes the towns of Coalville and Ashby de la Zouch.