"Former Lib Dem leader", "former MP for Yeovil". Of all the things the man did in his life, those were the least of his accomplishments.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.
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Re: Paddy Ashdown dies
Met him once. Back when I was a student we were told he was coming to visit our university and they wanted students to attend a gathering he would speak to. Entirely optional, but they said there would be free food and drink so I was in.
Didn't come to much. He gave a little speech about the importance of education, then chatted to the university bigwigs whilst me and a couple of friends scoffed as much of the free food as we could. He seemed like a nice guy, though. His wife was nice, too.
Didn't come to much. He gave a little speech about the importance of education, then chatted to the university bigwigs whilst me and a couple of friends scoffed as much of the free food as we could. He seemed like a nice guy, though. His wife was nice, too.
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