00:01One of Leeds' respected community figures has received one of the city's highest civic honours.
00:07Tom McLaughlin, MBE, has been presented with the Leeds Award by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Dan Cohen.
00:13The honour recognises more than 50 years of service to the Leeds Irish Centre and wider charity work across the
00:20city.
00:21Born to Irish parents and raised in Leeds, he later became the centre's manager and helped shape its welcoming ethos.
00:27Supporters say his work has helped raise millions for charities and assisted people from many communities.
00:34One nominator of Tom for the Leeds Award explained that Tom is not just a fundraiser, he's the father of
00:40the Irish community and the community of Leeds.
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