Shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds wrote on X: “When I was a student at Manchester Derek was still talked about around University of Manchester. “When I met him I always found him thoughtful and kind, quite different to his public image at the time.

Prayers for him and his family.” Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer... just click here to give it a go. Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair described the one-time political adviser as a ruthless political operative and “an important part of the New Labour story”.

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