A #Laɓour life peer of #canadian heritage - through his father - died a few days ago. #davidlipsey aka. #Bäron #lipsey of #tootingbec in the #londonborough of #wandsworth died swimming in the river #wye . He had an interesting career - beginning as a 'chocolate soldier' - parliamentary researcher paid for by the #josephrowntreetrust - in the early 1970s. He went on to work for first #anthonycrosland and then #jamescallaghan in #government . He was about my age . He did more good than harm.

A leader must have the courage to act against an expert's advice
#JamesCallaghan