Labour stalwart Lord Triesman passes away at 82, leaving behind a legacy of commitment to public service. The former Labour minister and chair of the Football Association (FA) died peacefully on Friday night, aged 82.
Triesman was a vital figure in the New Labour movement, alongside Tony Blair, with whom he formed a close friendship that transcended politics. "David was a vital part of the New Labour movement and became in time a great friend," said Blair. He was deeply committed to making change and improving people's lives, with unwavering loyalty and dedication.
As a member of the House of Lords, Triesman played an active role in shaping policy and legislation. His tenure as FA chair saw him advocate fiercely against racism in football and for greater recognition of women's football. He was also instrumental in exposing corruption within FIFA.
Triesman's tenure at the Labour party began with stints as general secretary of the Association of University Teachers trade union and later as the party's own general secretary. His appointment to Blair's government marked a significant shift in his career, with Triesman serving as Foreign Office minister before becoming undersecretary of state for innovation, universities and skills.
His dedication to public service was admirable, with Labour leader Angela Smith describing him as "respected and loved by his colleagues for his courtesy, kindness, wisdom, loyalty and generosity of spirit." Hollie Ridley, the current Labour general secretary, echoed these sentiments, highlighting Triesman's commitment to ensuring a strong campaign machinery during his time in power.
Triesman is survived by his wife, Lucy, and their daughter, Ilona. His passing leaves a void in the Labour party and beyond, with many colleagues and friends paying tribute to his unwavering dedication to public service and his tireless advocacy for social justice.
Triesman was a vital figure in the New Labour movement, alongside Tony Blair, with whom he formed a close friendship that transcended politics. "David was a vital part of the New Labour movement and became in time a great friend," said Blair. He was deeply committed to making change and improving people's lives, with unwavering loyalty and dedication.
As a member of the House of Lords, Triesman played an active role in shaping policy and legislation. His tenure as FA chair saw him advocate fiercely against racism in football and for greater recognition of women's football. He was also instrumental in exposing corruption within FIFA.
Triesman's tenure at the Labour party began with stints as general secretary of the Association of University Teachers trade union and later as the party's own general secretary. His appointment to Blair's government marked a significant shift in his career, with Triesman serving as Foreign Office minister before becoming undersecretary of state for innovation, universities and skills.
His dedication to public service was admirable, with Labour leader Angela Smith describing him as "respected and loved by his colleagues for his courtesy, kindness, wisdom, loyalty and generosity of spirit." Hollie Ridley, the current Labour general secretary, echoed these sentiments, highlighting Triesman's commitment to ensuring a strong campaign machinery during his time in power.
Triesman is survived by his wife, Lucy, and their daughter, Ilona. His passing leaves a void in the Labour party and beyond, with many colleagues and friends paying tribute to his unwavering dedication to public service and his tireless advocacy for social justice.
just heard about Lord Triesman's passing 
he was literally the ultimate public servant - his commitment to making change & improving lives is still an inspiration to me! 
i loved how he didn't shy away from speaking truth to power, whether it was exposing corruption in FIFA or fighting racism in football 
he was a true leader & friend to many, including Tony Blair 
his legacy will live on & we'll miss him but celebrate the impact he had on so many lives 
just heard about Lord Triesman's passing... so sad 
he was an icon of public service & commitment to making a difference in people's lives 
. sending all my love & condolences to his lovely family 
he always spoke truth 2 power & stood up 4 whats rite 
his commitment 2 public servce was truly inspirin he wasnt afraid 2 take risks & challange staus quo 
i rememba him bein part of blairs gov 
lol u gotta respect that. anyway, hes gonna b missd by evry1 in labour & beyond 
he was such an important figure in politics and football 
his legacy will live on, but it's sad to see him go at 82 
he'll be missed by many, especially in the Labour party 
anyway u gotta respect the legacy of lord triesman he did some real good work especially with women's football and FIFA corruption stuff it's a shame he's gone but i guess his daughter ilona will be keeping his name alive 
. I mean, Tony Blair said they were close friends, but it just goes to show how connections we make with others can shape us into who we are today 
. anyway, Lord Triesman might be gone, but his spirit lives on in the people he touched 
u no how much i loved da man lol he was literally da ultimate public servant! 
. and he wasnt just about politics, he had this amazing spirit of kindness & generosity 
Anyway, reading through the article, I'm thinking that the Labour party needs some serious reform before it's too late. All these tributes and whatnot, but when was the last time they actually made a difference in people's lives? 
The FA chair role is one thing, but being a Foreign Office minister? That's just another example of cronyism at its finest... not exactly the kind of change-making he claimed to be all about. Still, can't deny the guy had spirit, I guess... 
, I mean what's not to love about that? Interesting 
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. Don't get me wrong, Lord Triesman was clearly a dedicated public servant and all that jazz, but can we just talk about how corrupt FIFA is for a second? 
I mean, he exposed corruption in the organization, but did anything ever actually change? Still seems like the same old system... 
his commitment to fighting racism in football and exposing corruption in FIFA was super inspiring 
. Seriously though, it's sad to see another giant in British politics go, but his legacy lives on in the countless people he helped and organizations he supported. The FA's anti-racism efforts are still going strong thanks to him, so that's a positive takeaway 
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. Anyone else remember when FIFA was all about corruption and scandal? Poor Lord Triesman's crusade against it was like fighting an uphill battle 
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? I'm not saying Triesman wasn't committed to making a difference, but let's not forget that power can be pretty corrupting too 
. And have we learned anything from his time at FIFA? The corruption thing is super serious, and I'm still not convinced it was entirely due to him 
. Anyway, RIP Lord Triesman 
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. What's also heartening is that he wasn't afraid to speak truth to power and challenge the status quo 
. My kids are always asking me about famous people's lives, and I'm glad there are people like Lord Triesman who were true leaders