John was a good man, I supported him in his bid for the Speakership when Betty Boothroyd (who has subsequently been very ill, oh dear), retired. Always hopeless but I was proud to support John. I remember him in the Strangers' Bar with a twinkle in his eye and an anecdote, but I also remember that he was to be bought by nobody, and that he understood that there was more than one way to advancement and a successful career.
Very sad. 68 is too young to go. I'll miss you John. Have a glass for me, wherever you are, and twinkle your eyes in all our memories.
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And have one for me too, John.
Good man, good MP, good friend and - yes - good socialist. A damn sight better than those who trot the term out all the time - but have no idea of its real meaning.
Labour politics is the poorer.
Much loveXX
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