Ex-PM Ted Heath 'getting weaker'

[Anarcho-Socialist]

Former Conservative Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath is "nearing the end of his life", his spokesman said. Sir Edward, 89, is "resting quietly at home" where he is receiving medical attention.

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The spokesman said: "Sir Edward Heath, who celebrated his 89th birthday with a party at his home in Salisbury a week ago, has recently become considerably weaker.

"He is now nearing the end of his life. "Sir Edward is resting quietly at home where he is receiving all appropriate medical care and is supported by visits from friends. "No further statement will be issued until there is a change in his condition."

Sir Edward's term in office was blighted by industrial action and problems with the economy.

With the country on a three-day week and rubbish piling up in the streets, the miners threatened to bring his government down. Industrial unrest, combined with economic difficulties, led to the Tories being pushed from power in February 1974. Sir Edward never forgave Mrs Thatcher for ousting him as leader and refused to serve in her cabinet. He was knighted in 1992 and, after more than 50 years as an MP, retired from politics in 2001.

More at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4691051.stm

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It seems that we're going to lose another former Prime Minister, and not the one I wanted to lose. You know who I mean.

[malaise]

1. Bubye Ted

you were profoundly anti-labour and I won't miss you one bit.

[D-Notice]

8. Maybe he was...

Still a hell of a lot more left-wing than our current gov

[cheeseit]

2. Yup. The champagne shall remain on ice.

In fact, Sir Ted's biggest regret will probably be not living long enough to join in the celebrations...

[muriel_volestrangler]

3. He has now died

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4691051.stm

[fedsron2us]

4. RIP Ted

You were PM for half of my teenage years.

Despite your failings I know you were an active opponent of appeasement in the 1930's and that you fought fascism on the battle field.

I would choose you over Blair any day.

[Anarcho-Socialist]

5. RIP Ted Heath n/t

[Taxloss]

6. RIP Ted.

Why couldn't it have been Maggie? After losing Jim this year, too.

[cheeseit]

7. RIP Ted n/t

[LeftishBrit]

9. RIP Ted

He wasn't perfect, but I'd take him any day over Maggie or her bastard son Tony.