Tessa’s ‘infinite love’
PMs pay tribute to courageous Labour big gun
CARING Baroness Jowell died in May
The memorial service for the ex-Culture Secretary, a driving force behind the 2012 London Olympics, was held at Southwark Cathedral in South London yesterday.
Baroness Jowell, who served under Mr Blair, died in May aged 70, after being diagnosed with brain cancer.
She spent her final months campaigning for better treatment for the disease, glioblastoma multiforme.
Daughter Jessie recalled her mother’s “endless, heart-bursting, infinite love”.
She said to be loved like this from birth is “the greatest privilege of our lives”.
Mr Blair said her love for her family and friends was “a beautiful thing to witness”.
She was “unafraid to stand up for her friends, unafraid to stand up to them, but always standing by them”.
Mourners included former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett, ex-spin doctor Alastair Campbell, Mr Brown’s wife Sarah and London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Tell us what you think: yourvoice@mirror.co.uk