Tom Watson MP, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, said:

“Denis Healey was a man of great energy, humour and intellect who served his country and Party with distinction. He was a talented member of the generation of politicians who fought in the Second World War, then helped build the peace in Europe and shape the post-war world.

"Denis was one of the great characters in politics and was widely admired by Labour Party members. On behalf of them, I send condolences to his family.”