Ex-Lib Dem leader Paddy Ashdown dies aged 77

[T_i_B]

RIP Paddy.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46662546

Former Liberal Democrats leader Paddy Ashdown has died aged 77 following a short illness, a party spokesperson has said.

The former MP for Yeovil "made an immeasurable contribution to furthering the cause of liberalism" and would be "desperately missed", a statement said.

Lib Dem leader Vince Cable said it was "a hugely sad day" for the party.

Lord Ashdown was diagnosed with bladder cancer in October.

[Soph0571]

1. RIP

He was a different generation where gravitas and duty actually meant something. At least he died before he could see what Brexit did to the country....

[muriel_volestrangler]

2. A good man, who both served and led.

I'll miss him; he was still worth listening to.

[LeftishBrit]

3. RIP