A BRADFORD MP has described the Queen as the "most remarkable person in the world" as leaders from around Bradford and West Yorkshire pay tributes to the UK's longest-serving monarch.

Heartwarming tributes have been poured in for HM Queen Elizabeth II, who died this afternoon at Balmoral.

MPs and leaders around the Bradford district have spoken of her dedication and hard work to her country and one MP described her as the "most remarkable person in the world".

Shipley MP Philip Davies said: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. She was the most remarkable woman with an incredible work ethic who always put duty to the country above all else.

“I had the privilege to meet her twice and got to see first-hand her warmth and also her wonderful sense of humour too. I will forever treasure those memories.

“I know many of my constituents will feel a huge sense of loss, and it is very difficult to imagine life in this country without her reassuring, constant presence on the throne.

“We have lost someone who will be remembered as one of the greatest heads of the state the world has ever seen.

“At this very sad time our thoughts first and foremost must be with her family, especially Charles who whilst grieving for his mother, has to also take on the mantle of Head of State and King.

“I wish him all the very best - but he has an impossible act to follow. Her Majesty The Queen was quite simply the most remarkable person in the world, and this country, the commonwealth and the world is a lesser place without her and her wisdom.”

Judith Cummins, MP for Bradford South, said: "During her 70 years of exemplary public service to the nation Her Majesty The Queen was a steadfast presence in our lives.

"Most of us cannot remember a time without The Queen. A family and a nation mourns the sad passing of a much loved and admired, dedicated public servant who was our Queen."

Naz Shah, MP for Bradford West, said: "The Queen served our nation with devotion and dedication for over 70 years.

"Throughout her reign, the Queen has been a great leader and a constant source of wisdom and support. I send my condolences to the King and to members of the Royal household."

Robbie Moore, MP for Keighley and Ilkley said: "Incredibly sad news. Her Majesty The Queen has been a steadfast and resolute part of public life throughout her 70-year reign. 

"Her dedication, devotion and commitment to public duty, to our country and the commonwealth was unparalleled. 

"Her Majesty provided great stability and reassurance for all throughout her reign and she carried out her role with humility. 

"All of us across Keighley and Ilkley will feel a great sense of personal loss as only a few will know or remember a time without Her Majesty The Queen on the throne.

My thoughts and prayers are with the King, the Royal Family and the entire nation during this time. 

"May Her Majesty rest in peace."

Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire, said: “On behalf of the people of West Yorkshire, I would like to pay our respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family.

“The sad loss of our longest-serving monarch will be felt right around the world, by people from all backgrounds and walks of life. As we come together to mourn, we should keep in our hearts the values that she embodied throughout her life – of courage, empathy, and compassion.

"She gracefully led our country, and the Commonwealth, through all manner of challenges throughout her 70 years with dignity and dedication, the likes of which we may never see again.” 

The Conservative Group in Bradford were also deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Councillor Rebecca Poulsen, Leader of the Conservative Group said: “My Conservative Group colleagues and I are, like many millions of people across the world, deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

"It is a testament to her longstanding devotion to service of the people of Britain, the Commonwealth and others throughout the world, that there is such a worldwide, palpable, feeling of shared grief. Her Majesty’s acts of empathy towards the victims of natural disasters and other causes of suffering, are too numerous to memorise or list.

"Her Majesty, only very recently appointed the nation’s 15th Prime Minister under her reign, which in itself says a great deal about the duration of and the level of her dedication to the people of United Kingdom.

"Her Majesty continued to work through ongoing serious mobility issues at 96 years of age, having showed great stoicism in serving the people whilst still grieving for her husband and consort of 73 years, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Behaviours which were typical of her character and of great credit to her.

"Coupled with these characteristics, Her Majesty’s acutely diplomatic ability to transcend internal and international political differences, her natural warmth and endearing smile – shared with anyone and everyone, it goes without saying that Queen Elizabeth II will rightly be recorded in history as a Monarch of the People.

"Like the rest of the people of the United Kingdom, the members of the Conservative Group on Bradford Council share our deepest sympathies with all of those who loved her Majesty and we deeply mourn her passing."

Cllr Matt Edwards, leader of the Green Party in Bradford, said: "My deepest condolences to the Royal Family following the sad news of the death of the Queen.

"Seventy years of service to our country is a remarkable achievement and her reign has coincided with huge changes in our society. My thoughts are with her family over the next few days."