Tribute to Michael Foot
11:30, 04 March 2010
updated: 11:30, 04 March 2010
Gillingham MP Paul Clark has spoken of his sadness at the death of former Labour leader Michael Foot who died on Wednesday.
Mr Foot, who led his party from 1980-1983, was 96.
Mr Clark said: “It was only this weekend that I was standing in the Gillingham Labour Club in Twydall Lane, looking at the plaque which commemorates the moment in 1982 when Michael Foot visited the constituency to open the extension to the premises.
“Michael was the leader of our party at a difficult time but was recognised for his intellect and witty speaking style – a hallmark of a parliamentary career which spanned 47 years.”
“He was also an extremely warm hearted and kind man; he will be sorely missed”.
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