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Labour’s Castle Point candidate pays tribute to Michael Foot

Many across Castle Point and beyond will be saddened by the news that Michael Foot has passed away.

Labour Parliamentary Candidate Julian Ware-Lane said “this is a moment of personal sadness – progressive politics has lost a great champion.”

Michael Foot, born in 1913, led the Labour Party from 1980 to 1983.

“He was a large figure in my early political education” added Julian. “I liked his style, where policies more than personalities mattered. He was a principled man.”

“Rest in peace seems more than appropriate for a man of peace, although one should remember the courage of this man who volunteered in the Second World War, despite being unwell and therefore rejected for service.”

Michael Foot is a much-quoted politician. For instance, in reference to Margaret Thatcher he said: “She has no imagination and that means no compassion.”

Michael Foot leaves a large volume of writing and a healthy Labour Party as his legacy.

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