Frank Doran

Former Dundee solicitor and Labour MP for Aberdeen Frank Doran has passed away at the age of 68.

Mr Doran, who practised as a solicitor between 1977 and 1988, was most recently MP for Aberdeen North.

He held the distinction of having represented the constituencies of Aberdeen South, North and Central during his career.

Mr Doran, who had two sons from a previous marriage, married Labour MP Dame Joan Ruddock in 2010.

He chaired the Administration Committee at Westminster for five years as served as an aide to Trade Minister Ian McCartney in the Blair government.

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.”