Tessa Jowell steps down from front line

Shadow Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell is quitting frontline politics after two decades in Labour’s top team.

The Labour MP was instrumental in securing and delivering the London 2012 Games while in Government and continued to play a key role in Opposition.

Labour leader Ed Miliband said yesterday the Olympics and Paralympics would not have been possible without Dame Tessa’s determination.

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Dame Tessa said it was a privilege to have been involved in the London games from start to finish and praised Olympians, Paralympians and the volunteers who helped the spectacular events to run smoothly.

Mr Miliband said Dame Tessa has left an “enormous” legacy and the country owes her a “debt of gratitude”.

“Over her career, Tessa has been an amazing asset to the Labour Party and to Britain,” he said.

Dame Tessa represents Dulwich and West Norwood.