Lady Grendel 139 Posted August 6, 2005 It's just been announced on BBC News 24 that Robin Cook has had a serious accident while out hillwalking in Scotland, early reports seem to indicate that he was flown of the hills by a helicopter and resuscitation was attempted all through the journey to hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted August 6, 2005 Robin Cook 'seriously ill' Former foreign secretary Robin Cook is reportedly in a serious condition in hospital after apparently collapsing while on a Highland mountain walk with friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted August 6, 2005 Robin Cook 'seriously ill' That URL kills my web browser. Former foreign secretary Robin Cook is reportedly in a serious condition in hospital after apparently collapsing while on a Highland mountain walk with friends. BBC News says: Former Cabinet minister Robin Cook is seriously ill after he collapsed while out hill walking, reports say. It is believed that he was taken ill near the summit of Ben Stack mountain, near an area known as Laxford Bridge in north-western Scotland. He was flown by helicopter to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, and is understood to have received 40 minutes of resuscitation en route. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted August 6, 2005 Doesn't sound very good for Robin, It sounds serious. strange you can never tell who's going to drop next. I just checked: no one has him as a pick in the DDP. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted August 6, 2005 I used to dislike garden gnome Robin Cook but give him credit for resigning because he disagreed with the Iraq war, unlike that hypocrite Clare Shortarse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 6, 2005 hes dead..BBc just confirmed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain Posted August 6, 2005 Robin Cook has dieod of a massive heart attack aged 59.Story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4127654.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted August 6, 2005 'Adieu sweet prince' It's sad to see a politician who had at least some integrity go. Oh, and welcome to DL forum, TF. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IYG Posted August 6, 2005 Seems no one had him on other sites as well. Quite a shock really. RIP Robin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted August 6, 2005 Thats the way the Cookie crumbles i guess... All credit to him for sticking by his principles though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 6, 2005 Looks like Robin didnt want Mo Mowlam to steal his thunder! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 6, 2005 Let us not forget folks that Robin Cook was the most politically high profile critic of the Iraq War/Debacle...... That Blair is one lucky son of a bitch!!! I had a fleeting thought a few days ago that Blair might actually be the Anti-Christ, before dismissing it as paranoid speculation...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave to the Grave 26 Posted August 6, 2005 I had a fleeting thought a few days ago that Blair might actually be the Anti-Christ, before dismissing it as paranoid speculation...... No it's David Hasselhoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted August 6, 2005 Surely this just goes to prove the perils of exercise. If Robin had just been a couch potato ,he would still be alive today. Something tells me Notapotato might just disagree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted August 6, 2005 If Robin had just been a couch potato ,he would still be alive today. Very true. Hopefully, Mr Notapotato will live 'till a "ripe"old age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted August 6, 2005 The whole Cook/Mowlam thing could indeed be more than coincidence. I suspect it is the last vestiges of a long running campaign to rid Labour of Socialists. It started with Gaitskell's leadership in 1955, really took off with Foot and Kinnock in the 70's and 80's and is just about over now. Since George Galloway has gone of his own volition, who do the panel think will be next after Mo Mowlam? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted August 6, 2005 Gordon Brown - Blair will see him off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IKYWN 6 Posted August 7, 2005 For goodness sake, I haven't actually gone on holiday yet! Talk about jumping the gun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
