Former East Surrey MP Peter Ainsworth has died suddenly, aged 64
Mr Ainsworth served as East Surrey s MP for 18 years
11:46, 8 APR 2021
Peter Ainsworth left the House of Commons on April 12, 2010 and did not stand for re-election
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Boris Johnson has paid tribute to former Conservative MP Peter Ainsworth who has died aged 64.
Mr Ainsworth was MP for East Surrey from 1992 to 2010 and served in the shadow cabinet.
Mr Johnson said he was a delightful colleague and passionate about his causes especially the environment .
The PM also recalled sharing a corridor with him in Parliament and said the pair often found themselves charging late for votes. He has been taken far too young, Mr Johnson added and said his thoughts were with Mr Ainsworth s widow Claire and his family.
During his time in the House of Commons, Mr Ainsworth held a series of senior frontbench roles, including shadow culture secretary and shadow environment secretary.
Boris Johnson has paid tribute to former Conservative MP Peter Ainsworth, who has died aged 64.
Mr Ainsworth was MP for East Surrey from 1992 to 2010 and held a series of frontbench roles, including as shadow culture secretary and shadow environment secretary.
Sad to hear about the loss of Peter Ainsworth – a delightful colleague & passionate about his causes, especially the environment. We shared a corridor & often found ourselves charging late for the division. He has been taken far too young. My thoughts with Claire & their family.
The Prime Minister said Mr Ainsworth was a “delightful colleague” and “passionate about his causes, especially the environment”.
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