Sir George Howarth, a former Labour minister and MP for the Merseyside constituency of Knowsley North, dies at the age of 77, according to multiple reports. Howarth is first elected to Parliament in 1986 and represents the constituency for almost four decades. Several outlets describe him as a long-serving member of the House of Commons and note his role within the Labour Party, including time in ministerial office. After his death, tributes are issued publicly, including comments from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Starmer’s remarks praise Howarth’s “lifetime of public service,” reflecting the recognition given to his extended career in politics and public life. The reports broadly focus on his tenure as an MP and the official reaction to his passing, including his long period serving voters in Merseyside. No additional details on the cause of death or specific policy actions are provided across the sources.