The ex-Labour party whip represented Rutherglen and Hamilton West from 2005 until he became a member of the House Lords in 2010.Sir Keir said he was sorry to hear the news and his thoughts were with Baron McAvoy's wife, Eleanor, and his family., formerly Twitter, he said: "His long and esteemed public service, for his hometown of Rutherglen, and his loyal contribution to the Labour government, are just two ways to remember a respected, warm and honourable man.
The Glasgow MSP added: "Throughout my time in politics he was always there when you needed him - to give you some of his hard earned advice or to put an arm around you. "He could be fierce in standing up for what he thought was right, but to me he will always be Uncle Tommy."
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