Senior figures from past and current Labour governments gathered at Hull Minster to remember the former deputy prime minister.

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The service for the former deputy prime minister, who died in November aged 86, is being held at Hull Minster.

The Government is expected to seek to bring the measures into force as soon as possible once the legislation is approved by MPs and Lords.