Farewell, David Cairns. Parliament will be poorer for your passing
David Cairns (second left) in Parliament in 2001 (Photo: PA)
The death of David Cairns was announced today.
The Labour MP for Inverclyde was 44 years old. He was also a thoroughly decent man, damn good company and the sort of person who came dangerously close to giving politicians a good name. I have no hesitation in saying that Parliament is a poorer place today.
The last word here should go to his friend and colleague Tom Harris, who has written this excellent appreciation of an excellent man.
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