MPS in Sussex have paid tribute to the Queen, who has died at the age of 96.

The nation’s longest reigning monarch “died peacefully” at Balmoral this afternoon.

A statement from Buckingham Palace confirming the news read: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.

"The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."

MP for Brighton Pavilion Caroline Lucas thanked the Queen "for 70 years of tireless work" and sent her condolences to the Royal Family.

“My deepest condolences to the Royal Family following the sad news of the death of the Queen,” she said.

“At the heart of this country's life for so long, she witnessed enormous change. I thank her for 70 years of tireless work and send my thoughts & prayers to her family at this difficult time.”

While MP for East Worthing and Shoreham Tim Loughton paid tribute to the Queen's "extraordinary life" and "selfless service".

“An extraordinary life well lived and 96 years of selfless service to Her people to the very last day,” he said.

“Most of us have known no other sovereign and a golden era that has shaped us has ended. We will be forever grateful to Queen Elizabeth II. God save the King.”

Gillian Keegan, MP for Chichester, said she was “deeply saddened” by the news.

“Deeply saddened to hear about the death of The Queen. My deepest condolences go to our Royal Family,” she said.

“Her Majesty will be greatly missed by our nation and by many across the globe. Her extraordinary reign spanned many generations and will be celebrated by generations to come.”