It is with great sorrow and sadness that we have learnt of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
She has been a constant presence in our lives, providing stability and continuity to our nation and to the world throughout her 70 year reign. Most of us will never have known a time when she was not there.
Her loss will be felt by all of us, none more so than her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Whilst she is now gone, her impact on our country will endure forever. For that, we must all be enormously thankful.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time of national mourning.
May she rest in peace.
Long live the King.
Antony Higginbotham MP
Member of Parliament for Burnley
