Baroness Farrington has died at the age of 77

Tributes have been paid to Labour former whip Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton, who has died aged 77.

The peer joined the House of Lords in 1994 after a career in local politics in Lancashire.

She served continuously on Labour's frontbench in Tony Blair and Gordon Brown's governments.

Big Issue founder Lord Bird said the peer would be "missed by many".

Labour former minister Angela Eagle said: "Very sad news - RIP Josie."