The Dead Cow 620 Posted June 30, 2017 France's Minister of Health under Valery Giscard d'Estaing and later under Mitterrand, Simone Veil has died aged 89. She also served as President of the European Parliament from '79 to '82. Few teams had her in the DDP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImissMontpellier 73 Posted June 30, 2017 1 hour ago, The Dead Cow said: France's Minister of Health under Valery Giscard d'Estaing and later under Mitterrand, Simone Veil has died aged 89. She also served as President of the European Parliament from '79 to '82. Few teams had her in the DDP. Since she was almost 90, she should have been on my list. But this politician and woman was one of the few people you COULDN'T see as dead. She was a kind of legend. What she did, what came through was EXTRAORDINARY. She was a major feminist, an icon for many women in France. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,327 Posted July 1, 2017 I have a unique insight to a current UK MP.I am hearing the said individual is in fantastic health should this change however I will post on this thread with a Clive Dunn emoji underneath the post as a hint !Said individual is highly obitable but as I say is in rude health. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,466 Posted July 2, 2017 28 minutes ago, Shaun of the Dead said: I have a unique insight to a current UK MP.I am hearing the said individual is in fantastic health should this change however I will post on this thread with a Clive Dunn emoji underneath the post as a hint !Said individual is highly obitable but as I say is in rude health. So, about 620 of them at least, then? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted July 2, 2017 Are they on my team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted July 6, 2017 James Davidson, former Liberal MP for West Aberdeenshire (1966-1970) dies aged 90. http://www.libdemvoice.org/james-davidson-former-liberal-mp-for-west-aberdeenshire-dies-at-90-54819.html Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Davidson_(British_politician) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,466 Posted July 7, 2017 On 08/05/2017 at 18:40, gcreptile said: Nick Boles on his recovery and possible comeback: http://www.bbc.com/news/election-2017-39843069 Actually, I believe he may be a bit premature. I think he's forcing it too much. He's standing to be Chair of the Education Select Committee. The health update is he feels well enough to be considered Chair of the Education Select Committee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted July 7, 2017 On 07/06/2017 at 16:31, CoffinLodger said: Thomas Bridges died last week apparantely so not many left alive from that list http://announcements.telegraph.co.uk/deaths/214549/bridges Lord Michael Sandberg has died at 90 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2017/07/07/lord-sandbergchairman-hongkong-bank-obituary/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted July 8, 2017 Kenya's interior minister, Retired General Joseph Nkaissery, has died in hospital, the government said on Saturday, a month before the country is due to hold national elections. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted July 8, 2017 On 1/31/2017 at 14:26, The Dead Cow said: Alberto Fujimori has been hospitalised with spinal problems. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/peru-ex-leader-fujimori-hospitalised-with-spinal-problem/3479182.html The article also lists some of his numerous hospital stays from the past few months. "He was admitted in December with a cyst on his pancreas and in September due to gastric problems and high blood pressure." "He is suffering more and more illnesses," the doctor said. "He has been operated on several times for cancer of the tongue and now he has problems with his lower back." Also, he looks dreadful in that photo. A Peru leader is consulting doctors on Fujimori's medical pardon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted July 8, 2017 Lech Walesa has been rushed Into hospital just 2 days after spectating at Pres Trumps speech in Poland http://m.startribune.com/poland-democracy-hero-lech-walesa-hospitalized-said-weak/433311653/?section=world . I must admit Trumps speeches have a similar effect on me... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted July 11, 2017 On 5/7/2014 at 13:49, Bibliogryphon said: I give in it burned not knowing. Of the 81 MEPs elected to UK constituencies in 1979, 26 have died but of the remaining 55 there are a small number who I cannot determine if they are alive or dead (from my preliminary search). They are: Richard Cottrell Alfred Lomas Ben Patterson Andrew Pearce Barry Seal (Alive I think) Alexander Sherlock Richard Simmonds Alan Tyrrell The oldest surviving is Leicestershire MEP Frederick Tuckman (b.1922) Well, well, well. Death Notice for the aforesaid Tory MEP Frederick Tuckman who has died aged 95. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=frederick-tuckman-obe&pid=186048722 Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Tuckman Who is oldest now? Is it Henry Plumb (b. March 1925)? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted July 12, 2017 Steve Scalise now out of intensive care but still in serious condition, currently battling an infection: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/scalise-out-of-intensive-care-remains-serious-condition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,466 Posted July 13, 2017 On 07/07/2017 at 16:36, msc said: (Nick Boles) standing to be Chair of the Education Select Committee. The health update is he feels well enough to be considered Chair of the Education Select Committee. Defeated 261-213 in the final round of voting by Rob Halfon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted July 13, 2017 Lord Lieutenant Peaches Golding OBE has breast cancer: http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2017-07-13/all-will-be-well-lord-lieutenant-of-bristol-tells-itv-news-about-her-cancer-diagnosis/ Her second fight with primary cancer. I assume that means the cancer is at an early stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 14, 2017 Laura Kuenssberg - BBC political commentator has found herself in need of bodyguard protection of late: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4694590/How-BBC-s-Laura-Kuenssberg-given-bodyguard.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,466 Posted July 14, 2017 33 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Laura Kuenssberg - BBC political commentator has found herself in need of bodyguard protection of late: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4694590/How-BBC-s-Laura-Kuenssberg-given-bodyguard.html Another part of the BBC where seemingly every element of the political spectrum seems to think the person is personally biased against them! So either they're not, or they're biased against shit politicians... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 14, 2017 1 hour ago, msc said: Another part of the BBC where seemingly every element of the political spectrum seems to think the person is personally biased against them! So either they're not, or they're biased against shit politicians... Since they have able journos capable of asking searching questions they're probably biased against shit politicians by default. Making them worth the licence fee IMHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,466 Posted July 14, 2017 6 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Since they have able journos capable of asking searching questions they're probably biased against shit politicians by default. Making them worth the licence fee IMHO Yeah, I like Andrew Neil. He hates everyone. Also, while Paxman used to start at roaring level, and thus politicians were on guard, Neil has a habit of casually walking the politco into the verbal trap and then slamming it shut. Much more fun. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 14, 2017 Hmm Not a huge Andrew Neil fan myself because I always found him ponderous - might watch one right the way through in the light of the comments above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,466 Posted July 14, 2017 I used to think he was highly biased, but then I twigged he just hates everyone, and it became much more enjoyable. There was an interview with a UKIP hopeful last year which was a joy in the car crash sense of the word. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,327 Posted July 14, 2017 He does indeed hate pretty much everyone and would not hesitate to trip anyone on any side up so they look a total twat.Neil and Jeremy Vine are the only two BBC political reporters I can stand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted July 14, 2017 Peter Smith, the GOP operative who tried to get the Clinton emails from the Russians has committed suicide: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-peter-smith-death-met-0713-20170713-story.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted July 14, 2017 1 hour ago, gcreptile said: Peter Smith, the GOP operative who tried to get the Clinton emails from the Russians has committed suicide: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-peter-smith-death-met-0713-20170713-story.html Wow ! Just when I thought the Russian hacking thing couldn't get any shadier ! This is starting to make Watergate look like a minor event ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,327 Posted July 14, 2017 1 hour ago, gcreptile said: Peter Smith, the GOP operative who tried to get the Clinton emails from the Russians has committed suicide: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-peter-smith-death-met-0713-20170713-story.html "Committed suicide" funny how many people who cross the Clintons die that way. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
