CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: Harold Best, former Labour MP for Leeds North West, reported dead by the current MP for that area: I only care about MPs who are above 90. When Michael Shaw Ronald Atkins or Mary Holt finally snuffs it let me know ! Otherwise I don't care ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted August 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, CoffinLodger said: I only care about MPs who are above 90. When Michael Shaw Ronald Atkins or Mary Holt finally snuffs it let me know ! Otherwise I don't care ! Since June, there's been quite the strike rate of former MPs aged between 80-84 (if anyone's thinking, hmmm, short of one for my DDP team). Meanwhile - I'll go out on a limb and say within 12 months, 3 or 4 former MPs aged 90+ will snuff it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adrian0719 224 Posted August 26, 2020 On 20/08/2020 at 09:16, drol said: Pranab Mukherjee improving again. Continues to be in a coma with "slightly deranged" kidneys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted August 26, 2020 Death Notice for Ronald Timothy Renton, Baron Renton of Mount Harry, who was Nicholas Soames' predecessor as Tory MP for Mid-Sussex between 1974 and 1997: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/243933/renton Various Ministerial roles over the years. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted August 27, 2020 3 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Death Notice for Ronald Timothy Renton, Baron Renton of Mount Harry, who was Nicholas Soames' predecessor as Tory MP for Mid-Sussex between 1974 and 1997: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/243933/renton Various Ministerial roles over the years. In fact he was a member of Maggie Thatchers cabinet as Chief Whip in her last year or so, so I guess he was instrumental in her departure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,608 Posted August 27, 2020 11 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Death Notice for Ronald Timothy Renton, Baron Renton of Mount Harry, who was Nicholas Soames' predecessor as Tory MP for Mid-Sussex between 1974 and 1997: http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/243933/renton Various Ministerial roles over the years. Missed him for my Ron's team, probably on account of him being called Tim. Why don't people stick to their given names? It would make deadpooling so much easier. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,951 Posted August 29, 2020 On 26/08/2020 at 08:23, adrian0719 said: Continues to be in a coma with "slightly deranged" kidneys. Pranab Mukherjee's kidneys back to normal. Improving day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted August 30, 2020 7 hours ago, drol said: Pranab Mukherjee's kidneys back to normal. Improving day! I think he will probably survive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,951 Posted August 31, 2020 On 30/08/2020 at 02:37, CoffinLodger said: I think he will probably survive. Thanks, Iain, you led us straight to him! Pranab in very critical condition after septic shock. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Red Death 87 Posted August 31, 2020 50 minutes ago, drol said: Thanks, Iain, you led us straight to him! Pranab in very critical condition after septic shock. So, I think all of CoffinLodger/Iain's statements have aged like milk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted August 31, 2020 51 minutes ago, drol said: Thanks, Iain, you led us straight to him! Pranab in very critical condition after septic shock. You're welcome..I think .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted August 31, 2020 Pranab Mukherjee reportedly dead: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pranab-mukherjee-ex-president-and-congress-veteran-dies-in-delhi-hospital/story-sKOIeIEmCyY9OcGziScT9I.html 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Red Death 87 Posted August 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Pranab Mukherjee reportedly dead: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pranab-mukherjee-ex-president-and-congress-veteran-dies-in-delhi-hospital/story-sKOIeIEmCyY9OcGziScT9I.html Ah, finally brain dead! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted August 31, 2020 10 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Pranab Mukherjee reportedly dead: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pranab-mukherjee-ex-president-and-congress-veteran-dies-in-delhi-hospital/story-sKOIeIEmCyY9OcGziScT9I.html You know when you've been Tango'd Iain'd! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted August 31, 2020 And for my next trick I predict Donald Trump will not catch corona virus and die! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted August 31, 2020 1 minute ago, CoffinLodger said: And for my next trick I predict Donald Trump will not catch corona virus and die! No, he'll be assassinated in Kinosha…..allegedly..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Red Death 87 Posted August 31, 2020 21 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: No, he'll be assassinated in Kinosha…..allegedly..... Okay, I'm pretty sure his future predictions will definitely age like milk again! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted August 31, 2020 APparentely he was the 'best PM India never had' .I had never heard of him until 3 weeks ago ! I feel a bit guilty now that I ,might have hastened his demise... https://www.ndtv.com/people/called-best-pm-india-never-had-pranab-mukherjee-had-bipartisan-respect-2288152 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Red Death 87 Posted August 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, CoffinLodger said: APparentely he was the 'best PM India never had' .I had never heard of him until 3 weeks ago ! I feel a bit guilty now that I ,might have hastened his demise... https://www.ndtv.com/people/called-best-pm-india-never-had-pranab-mukherjee-had-bipartisan-respect-2288152 It's okay to be guilty... BTW, I think some of your predictions can come true! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,417 Posted August 31, 2020 Martin O’Neill, Baron O’Neill of Clackmannan, former Labour MP for Clackmannan and Eastern Stirlingshire (1979-1983) and Ochil Clackmannan (1983-1997) and Ochil (1997-2005), has reportedly died aged 75. Served in Kinnock’s Shadow Cabinet as Defence Secretary from 1988-1992. Edit: The Guardian obituary. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,641 Posted August 31, 2020 13 minutes ago, Thatcher said: Martin O’Neill, Baron O’Neill of Clackmannan, former Labour MP for Clackmannan and Eastern Stirlingshire (1979-1983) and Ochil Clackmannan (1983-1997), has reportedly died aged 75. Served in Kinnock’s Shadow Cabinet as Defence Secretary from 1988-1992. And MP for Ochil (1997–2005). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted September 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Thatcher said: Martin O’Neill, Baron O’Neill of Clackmannan, former Labour MP for Clackmannan and Eastern Stirlingshire (1979-1983) and Ochil Clackmannan (1983-1997) and Ochil (1997-2005), has reportedly died aged 75. Served in Kinnock’s Shadow Cabinet as Defence Secretary from 1988-1992. Sad news.He was a great man. I was expecting Hattersley or Prescott to go next... PS here is a full list of members of Kinnocks shadow cabinet .https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_Cabinet_of_Neil_Kinnock Who will go next? You decide! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,641 Posted September 1, 2020 Seems to have passed us by unspotted: John Scott, 69, Scottish Conservative MSP for Ayr (since 2000) has "survived" a gruelling battle with pancreatic cancer. Worth keeping an eye on. Whilst his surgery has undoubtedly saved his life and he plans to continue with work, the 5 year prognosis is still slim for any pancreatic cancer sufferers. Some people can go on for a bit with it (Aretha Franklin, Patrick Swayze) but it's rare to survive it outright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted September 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Seems to have passed us by unspotted: John Scott, 69, Scottish Conservative MSP for Ayr (since 2000) has "survived" a gruelling battle with pancreatic cancer. Worth keeping an eye on. Whilst his surgery has undoubtedly saved his life and he plans to continue with work, the 5 year prognosis is still slim for any pancreatic cancer sufferers. Some people can go on for a bit with it (Aretha Franklin, Patrick Swayze) but it's rare to survive it outright. Stage IV. He's had the full whipple surgery. There had been health rumblings but the Tories kept the full thing quiet till he was "on the mend". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,641 Posted September 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, msc said: Stage IV. He's had the full whipple surgery. There had been health rumblings but the Tories kept the full thing quiet till he was "on the mend". Irresponsible of him to restand for election next year IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites