DevonDeathTrip 2,305 Posted February 4, 2013 The fallen Lib Dem Chris Huhne may soon be jailed for perverting the course of justice. He won't be the first MP for Eastleigh to do a bit of chokey 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,941 Posted June 2, 2015 Wow. Giving up the drink is bad for you. Charles Kennedy dead at 55 according to his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,061 Posted June 2, 2015 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-32970337 :link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 2, 2015 Losing your seat is bad, and too much booze Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 2, 2015 BREAKING NEWS- Former liberal democrat leader Charles Kennedy has been found dead at 55 http://news.sky.com/story/1494645/ex-lib-dem-leader-charles-kennedy-dies-aged-55 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,042 Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Never mind see above Edited June 2, 2015 by Magere Hein 5 posts moved from "Political Frailty" topic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,098 Posted June 2, 2015 For all those posting his death in the Political Fraility thread - he does have his own! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,223 Posted June 2, 2015 Sudden death and no suspicious etc etc. for a divorced bloke who lost his beloved dad and his long-held parliamentary seat within a few weeks. So, I'm thinking probs suicide then. Really sad if it is. One of the few decent politicians out there IMHO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,941 Posted June 2, 2015 Sudden death and no suspicious etc etc. for a divorced bloke who lost his beloved dad and his long-held parliamentary seat within a few weeks. So, I'm thinking probs suicide then. Really sad if it is. One of the few decent politicians out there IMHO. Heart attack is what I've heard so far, but I could understand the topping theory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,223 Posted June 2, 2015 Sudden death and no suspicious etc etc. for a divorced bloke who lost his beloved dad and his long-held parliamentary seat within a few weeks. So, I'm thinking probs suicide then. Really sad if it is. One of the few decent politicians out there IMHO. Heart attack is what I've heard so far, but I could understand the topping theory. Seriously, I hope it was a heart attack. And alcohol, underlying stress and being Scottish are all factors in other cases. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,941 Posted June 2, 2015 And heavy smoker. Hell. We've just described "me" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,174 Posted June 2, 2015 Sudden death and no suspicious etc etc. for a divorced bloke who lost his beloved dad and his long-held parliamentary seat within a few weeks. So, I'm thinking probs suicide then. Really sad if it is. One of the few decent politicians out there IMHO. Heart attack is what I've heard so far, but I could understand the topping theory. Seriously, I hope it was a heart attack. And alcohol, underlying stress and being Scottish are all factors in other cases. He lived in Fort William - could have been the football team... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,849 Posted June 2, 2015 Back in the day, I supported his party. The one he led was more left leaning, he certainly was a character and he was steeped in Scotland. He made no secret of his distaste for the Coalition and far less some of the policies his party supported whilst in Government. RIP Charles, this will be one of the big shocks of the year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,050 Posted June 2, 2015 He was the sort of politician who 'ordinary' people could relate to. I was always a bit suspicious about Menzies Campbell motives and role in his removal as leader. This seemed to be more about his reputation internally within the party rather than what the electorate thought of him. He never recriminated publically though. A man of integrity. I am put in mind of John Whittingdale's comments about FIFA "Shocked, but not surprised" Sad day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,223 Posted June 2, 2015 Sudden death and no suspicious etc etc. for a divorced bloke who lost his beloved dad and his long-held parliamentary seat within a few weeks. So, I'm thinking probs suicide then. Really sad if it is. One of the few decent politicians out there IMHO. Heart attack is what I've heard so far, but I could understand the topping theory. Seriously, I hope it was a heart attack. And alcohol, underlying stress and being Scottish are all factors in other cases. He lived in Fort William - could have been the football team... Aye, they heard he was doing nowt and signed him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,158 Posted June 2, 2015 I blame the SNP. It'll be Carmichael next... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,270 Posted June 2, 2015 Weird, I swear I was watching him on Question Time only a few weeks back. Glad to see he's doing better now though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,500 Posted June 2, 2015 His dad died just over a month ago, that and losing his seat a couple of weeks later would have tipped him over the edge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted June 2, 2015 Shame. I liked him. He wasn't full of shit like most politicians. He was full of whiskey... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,861 Posted June 2, 2015 Sudden death and no suspicious etc etc. for a divorced bloke who lost his beloved dad and his long-held parliamentary seat within a few weeks. So, I'm thinking probs suicide then. Really sad if it is. One of the few decent politicians out there IMHO. My first thought was suicide too but it's just as likely to be heart I guess. He always seemed like one of the more relatable politicians, so this has made me quite sad. I hope nothing horrible comes out about him now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted June 2, 2015 For the sake of Deathlist relevance, what about this scenario: in the absence of any other contender, Cyril Smith comes out of retirement and successfully challenges Charlie for the leadership, then dies from all the effort, handing points to Rude Kid on the DDP? Incidentally, why was Cyril never made a Lord. Is it because Lords are not supposed to live in their mum's old terraced house in Lancashire? no its because theyr'e not supposed to fuck children.officially Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted June 2, 2015 Raising a glass to Charles... Well done, hick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 608 Posted June 2, 2015 Poor old Charlie - one of the few politicians I've ever had time for. If it is suicide, then it's all Clegg's fault for fucking his ultra-safe seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,174 Posted June 3, 2015 Shame. I liked him. He wasn't full of shit like most politicians. He was full of whiskey... whisky, surely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
