Ex-MP Hywel Francis dies: Tributes to lovely and compassionate person
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image captionDr Hywel Francis led a campaign to improve the rights of carers, in memory of his son Sam who died in 1997
Former Labour MP and historian Dr Hywel Francis has died, his family has confirmed.
Dr Francis - described as lovely and compassionate - was the MP for Aberavon for 14 years until he stood down at the 2015 general election.
He died at Morriston Hospital in Swansea, surrounded by his family.
First Minister Mark Drakeford said Dr Francis proved the power of solidarity through his life and work.
UK Labour s Shadow Home Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds MP said he was devastated , saying Dr Francis - the son of National Union of Mineworkers official Dai Francis - strove to make life better for others .