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Labour MP Jim Dobbin dies aged 73 Labour MP Jim Dobbin dies aged 73
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The Labour MP for Heywood and Middleton in Greater Manchester, Jim Dobbin, has died aged 73, the party has announced. Labour MP Jim Dobbin has died aged 73, the party has announced.
Mr Dobbin is believed to have been on a trip to Poland with a parliamentary committee when he died. Mr Dobbin, MP for Heywood and Middleton in Greater Manchester, was on a trip to Poland with a parliamentary committee when he died.
The former microbiologist had served as an MP since 1997, and won with a 5,971 majority at the last election.The former microbiologist had served as an MP since 1997, and won with a 5,971 majority at the last election.
Labour leader Ed Miliband said it was a "sad day for Parliament," adding that Mr Dobbin was a "dedicated public servant".Labour leader Ed Miliband said it was a "sad day for Parliament," adding that Mr Dobbin was a "dedicated public servant".
Mr Miliband added: "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."
Mr Dobbin was in Poland for a Council of Europe trip. His wife Pat is believed to have been with him.