A MEMORIAL stone is to be unveiled at Victoria Park, Widnes, in tribute to former Halton MP Gordon Oakes.

The ceremony, at 3pm next Thursday will be attended by his son, Julian, who has travelled from Sweden to attend the event.

Speeches will be delivered by Halton MP Derek Twigg and the leader of Halton Council, Cllr Tony McDermott.

The dedication will be led by the Rev Ray Jones.

The former MP and Education Minister died from lung cancer in August 2005, aged 74.