Welsh Labour politician Hefin David has died suddenly, aged 47. Mr David had been Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly since 2016. Paying tribute, First Minister and Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan called him an "outstanding politician" who would be "greatly missed".

Sir Keir Starmer has led the tributes for Welsh Labour politician Hefin David, who has died suddenly aged 47.Mr David, who has served as the Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly since 2016, died on Tuesday.

Tributes have been paid to Hefin David, who was called an "outstanding politician" - while Keir Starmer said he was "a powerful voice for the people of Wales".

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said a 47-year-old man was found unresponsive at a property in the Caerphilly county area on Tuesday evening. Paramedics attended the property and confirmed the man had died. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

Hefin David had been Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly since 2016.