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Lord Triesman, former Labour minister and ex-chairman of the Football Association, has died aged 82.
Labour figures paid their respects to their colleague, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praising his "brilliant contribution to our Party and country" and former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair describing him as "a vital part of the New Labour movement".
Born David Triesman in London, he joined Blair's government as Foreign Office minister in 2004, and sat on several prominent select committees, holding an active role in House of Lords until his death.
As FA chair between 2008 and 2010, he campaigned against racism in the sport and was a vocal supporter of women's football.
In a statement, the Labour Party said Lord Triesman died on Friday night "peacefully and at home".
The prime minister said he was "saddened" to hear of the death.
"David will be remembered for his brilliant contribution to our Party and country, including as Labour General Secretary and a government minister," Sir Keir wrote on X."
Lord Triesman was the general secretary of the Association of University Teachers, and the general secretary of the Labour Party, before he joined the Blair government in the House of Lords in 2004.
He went on to later Labour's shadow minister for foreign affairs, and also sat on several prominent select committees.
A passionate Spurs fan, Lord Triesman was the first independent chair of the FA.
Paying tribute to her former colleague, Baroness Angela Smith said he was "respected and loved by his colleagues for his courtesy, kindness, wisdom, loyalty and generosity of spirit".
Lord Triesman leaves behind a his wife, Lucy, and their daughter, Ilona.
