The Last Radical ; a Great Intellect - and a Thoroughly Good Human Being

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BRITISH politics united in tribute last night for one of the great radical idealists of a generation, Michael Foot, who has died aged 96.

Tributes flooded in from all sides of the political spectrum for the Plymouth-born former Labour leader, described as a "giant of the Labour movement" after his death was announced yesterday. Mr Foot, who was adored by the left-wing even in defeat and admired by the right, had a passion for politics that was perhaps equalled only by his life-long love of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, where he served on the club's board, with his directorship spanning two promotions.

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The Last Radical ; a Great Intellect - and a Thoroughly Good Human Being

Prime Minister Gordon Brown, former premiers Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher and opposition leader David Cameron were among the political leaders to put party loyalties aside and speak highly of the brilliant left-wing crusader who was elected as an MP in 1945 - for the Devonport constituen...

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