kairon13 (kairon13) wrote,
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kairon13

Farewell, Michael Foot

One of the 'old guard' of the Labour party, before they started getting wishy-washy and middle class.  I liked and respected the man, and am sorry to hear of his death, though he had, as they say, a 'good innings' - 96 isn't a bad age.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8547228.stm
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