SCOTTISH Labour chief Anas Sarwar has led tributes to former social gathering MP Malcolm Crafty following his loss of life on the age of 65.
Mr Crafty represented Labour for Linn Ward on Glasgow Metropolis Council and has been a councillor for practically 20 years.
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He was first elected in Could 2003 and in Could earlier this yr he was re-elected and appointed as the town’s bailie.
Mr Crafty tragically handed away after a brief spell in hospital.
Mr Sarwar hailed his “ardour for a greater world” in a touching submit on social media.
Writing on Twitter, he stated: “Unhappy to share the information that Malcolm Crafty has died.
“He took me on a few of my first journeys campaigning as a teen and I bear in mind so clearly his ardour to construct a greater world.
“He beloved Glasgow and he beloved our social gathering.
“My ideas and prayers are along with his associates & household”.
Nicola Sturgeon additionally paid tribute to Mr Crafty as she described him as a “dedicated” but “courteous” man.
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The First Minister added that she was left saddened by the information as she expressed her condolences to his family members.
She wrote: “Very unhappy to listen to this information. I first knew Malcolm when he was councillor for the Previous Strathbungo ward in my constituency.
“He was a person deeply dedicated to his social gathering however at all times courteous on the marketing campaign path.
“My condolences to his household and Labour colleagues.”
Glasgow Labour Group additionally posted a press release on Twitter as they stated they have been left “shocked” by the information.
They stated: “Glasgow Labour Group are massively shocked and saddened on the loss of life of Malcom Crafty this morning, after a short while in hospital.
“Malcolm, who had been the group chief from 2019 till early this yr, was a valued comrade and good friend.
“He first served in Glasgow Metropolis Council from 2003-2007, then returned in 2012, being lately re-elected for a 3rd time period in Could this yr.
“Malcolm was a form and respectable man, with a ardour for his household, historical past and schooling.
“He might be sorely missed.”
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