Michael Meacher funeral to take place in London

The veteran Labour MP for Oldham West and Royton died aged 75 Credit: Press Association

The funeral of Oldham West and Royton MP Michael Meacher will be held today.

The 75-year-old, who was an Honorary Freeman of the Borough and Labour MP for Oldham West and Royton, died after a short illness.

He had been an MP since 1970.

Mr Meacher will be buried in London this afternoon.