Andrew Stunell, former Lib Dem MP, dies

April 30, 2024 - 3:40 pm

Ed Davey puts it well in his reaction to the sad news about the death of former MP turned peer Andrew Stunell:

A lovely and kind man, Andrew’s dedication to his constituency and to the party more widely helped so many, and always made working with him on something a pleasure.

Many others have also being paying their tributes, including:

Given the sad news about Andrew Stunell, one of the warmest, kindest people I have ever met, I wanted to share some memories.
He was the kind of person you want on your team. Hard working, honest and kind.
He helped me work out what it was to make a difference in public life. pic.twitter.com/HHK8oNC5Gj
— Lisa Smart (@Lisa_Smart) April 30, 2024

Lisa’s thread mentions some wise advice from Andrew that captures his good nature: “Always stay behind and put away the chairs”.

We are devastated to learn of the death of our friend and colleague Andrew Stunell.
Andrew was a superb politician and a dedicated local champion who spent a lifetime working to improve the lives of others as a councillor, MP and peer. pic.twitter.com/Cu5c093OKB
— Lib Dem Lords (@LibDemLords) April 30, 2024

Andrew Stunell was a great person to be around. He was witty, charming and was so supportive to me and my colleagues in Cheadle. He’ll be missed so much but his legacy will live on for a long time.
— Tom Morrison (@ThomasMorrison) April 30, 2024

I’m so sad to hear of Andrew Stunell’s death: MP, peer, councillor, minister… he was the activists’ activist. I owe so much to his mentoring up to and after we won Westmorland. A funny, wise, humble, gentle, selfless man with crazy hair. Sending love to Gillian and their family.
— Tim Farron (@timfarron) April 30, 2024

Devastated to hear this news regarding Andrew Stunell. As a former Chief Whip of the @LibDems in the Commons, he was a kind, thoughtful and pragmatic giver of advice. Thoughts with his family and his @LibDemLords colleagues. https://t.co/ug9HB4Odbc
— Wendy Chamberlain MP (@wendychambLD) April 30, 2024

Many condolences to his family and friends.

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