Sad news today as we learn that Jim Buchanan has died. Jim was the Conservative leader of Cumbria County Council until he stepped down just a week or so ago upon learning that he had cancer.
Clearly we had different viewpoints and we used to clash in the Council chamber. Most councillors look upon themselves as colleagues whatever the party and Jim and I would always make a point of chatting afterwards. Politics is always easier if you look after the relationships between parties and I know that the House of Commons runs on the same lines.
But in the end, Jim's family have lost someone very dear to them and my thoughts are with them today.
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