HYNDBURN and Haslingden MP Graham Jones has paid tribute to fellow Labour MP Paul Goggins.

Mr Goggins, MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East, died on Tuesday evening, a week after he collapsed while out jogging.

Mr Jones said: β€œI got to know Paul travelling on the same bus home.

β€œHe was a kind and welcoming person, popular throughout Parliament. My condolences are with his family and friends.”