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Ex-Lib Dem leader Paddy Ashdown dies aged 77 [View all]
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.
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.
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