Janet Anderson has died suddenly aged 73
A minister in Tony Blair’s Labour government she also presented the first proposal to outlaw stalking to the House of Commons and played an instrumental role in the liberalisation of Sunday trading laws. Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne Mrs Anderson was secretary to Blackburn MPs Baroness Barbara Castle and Jack Straw before famously winning Rossendale and Darwen from sitting Conservative MP Sir David Trippier by just 120 votes in 1992.
Mr Straw said: “‘Janet Anderson was a force of nature. She was terrific company, but better to be a friend and not foe of hers. She took no prisoners in argument. Mrs Anderson was married twice – to Vincent Humphreys by whom she had three children and after her divorce to the Labour MP Jim Dowd. Current Blackburn MP Kate Hollern said: “Janet was a dedicated servant to the people of Rossendale and Darwen for 18 years, and formed many close friendships over that long period – myself included. My sincerest condolences her family at this incredibly sad time.”
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