Jack Ashley was one of the finest men to serve in Parliament in my lifetime.

He lit the political world with his integrity; fired many with disabilities by his ability to rise above his; and bathed us all in a gentle light of his enlightenment.

Now, as he garners the tributes from the great and good, he will wear their crowns with the modesty he brought to a life of service.

I offer his family and friends all condolence knowing their greatest comfort will be the warm esteem in which he was held by the widest public.

May flights of Angels guide him to his rest….