Former Aberdeen MP Frank Doran dies aged 68

Former Aberdeen MP Frank Doran has died.

He was 68.

He was a Labour member in Westminster from 1987 right up until 2015.

Commenting on the passing of Frank Doran, North East Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald said:

“On behalf of the Scottish Labour family I would like to pay tribute to Frank, who served the city of Aberdeen with distinction as a Member of Parliament.

“His work to support the families of the Piper Alpha tragedy was so important for so many, as was his tireless campaigning for safety in the oil and gas industry during his time as an MP.

“Our thoughts are with Frank’s loved ones at this time. The Labour family in the North East has lost a strong voice for working people.

Commenting on the news of his death SNP MSP Mark McDonald said:

“When I was elected in 2013 as the MSP for Aberdeen Donside, Frank Doran was the MP for Aberdeen North, representing some of the communities in my constituency.

“While Frank was a political opponent, he was someone who was willing to work with others on issues of significance, such as offshore safety. He was a strong voice for the offshore workforce, and I know they appreciated his work on their behalf.

“I am sorry to hear of Frank’s untimely passing, and my thoughts are with his friends and family."