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Paddy Ashdown. Jeremy John Durham Ashdown, Baron Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon, GCMG, CH, KBE, PC (27 February 1941 – 22 December 2018), better known as Paddy Ashdown, was a British politician and diplomat who served as Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1988 to 1999. Internationally, he is recognised for his role as High Representative for ...
Dec 23, 2018 · Lord Ashdown, who led the Liberal Democrats after the merger of the Liberal and Social Democratic parties, passed away on Saturday evening following a short illness. He was a former MP, diplomat and military man who served his country with distinction and was respected for his convictions and energy.
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- Sharon Marris,news reporter
Dec 22, 2018 · Paddy Ashdown was the action man of British politics. A former Royal Marine officer, he was the first elected leader of the Liberal Democrats, a party then badly in need of some military-style ...
Dec 23, 2018 · Tributes have been paid to the former Liberal Democrats' leader Paddy Ashdown, who died on Saturday after a short illness aged 77. A party spokesman said the Lib Dem peer and former MP for Yeovil ...
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An obituary of Paddy Ashdown, who died at 77, recalling his military, diplomatic and political career. He led his party out of the wilderness, challenged the Tories and Blair, and spoke out on climate change.
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- Lily Rose King,Sean O'Grady
Dec 23, 2018 · Paddy Ashdown 'towering figure' tribute He was 'simply Paddy' to villagers Former Lib Dem leader and ex-deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg said Lord Ashdown was "the most heartfelt person I have known".
Dec 22, 2018 · Lord Ashdown, who led the Liberal Democrats from 1988 to 1999, passed away after a short illness. Politicians from various parties praised him as a "visionary", a "hero" and a "natural leader" who served his country and the international community.
