Michael Martin, Former Commons Speaker, Dies Aged 72

Lord Martin of Springburn, former speaker of the House of Commons, has died, his family said.The 72-year-old died on Sunday morning after a short illness, his son Paul Martin confirmed.He said: “He passed away early this morning after a period of short illness.“He passed away peacefully with his family.“We would be grateful for our privacy to be respected at this difficult time.”Michael Martin – latterly Lord Martin of Springburn after the Glasgow constituency he re