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« on: August 11, 2010, 06:19:22 am »
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-10919851

"Former Glasgow shipyard union leader Jimmy Reid has died at the age of 78.

Mr Reid led a successful work-in at the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders (UCS) in 1971 which thwarted the Tory government's attempts to close the yards.

The one-time Communist Party member later moderated his views, and stood for Labour in the 1979 election.

After failing to win the Dundee East seat he became a respected journalist and broadcaster, and joined the SNP in 2005 after losing faith with Labour."

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An amazing man actually. R.I.P
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« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2010, 10:36:56 am »
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Yeah, I heard about that this morning. Driven isn't quite the right word; something stronger is needed. He ran (as a Commie) against Hugh McCartney a couple of times IIRC.

As far as I know Derek Robinson ('Red Robbo') is still alive, fwiw.
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« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2010, 11:06:42 am »
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Rest in Peace, I suppose. Though I've never heard of him. Wink
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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2010, 11:19:35 am »
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RIP Jimmy Reid.
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« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2010, 03:45:38 pm »
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« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2010, 02:35:56 pm »
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Quote from: many's the long night I've dreamed of cheese on August 11, 2010, 11:06:42 am
Rest in Peace, I suppose. Though I've never heard of him. Wink
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« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2010, 02:49:38 pm »
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