papal knighthood for former MP

alan7554 · 08-06-2012, 04:29

congratulations to our former MP for Hyndburn on hiim being given the papal knighthood,Well done Sir Ken of Ossy

Gremlin · 08-06-2012, 07:43

Ken is in a hospice and not very well.

jaysay · 08-06-2012, 08:49

An award so richly deserved, but sadly to late for him to acknowledge it, as Gremlin has said Ken is seriously ill in the hospice.

Bob Dobson · 08-06-2012, 09:12

I am saddened to hear this. I have a lot of respect for him. Not the typical sort who would become an MP.- not self-seeking enough. We started working for the NCB on the same day - our first job after leaving school.He always had time for a word with me.He deserves honour for his work with the Blind Society

jaysay · 08-06-2012, 09:58

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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

I am saddened to hear this. I have a lot of respect for him. Not the typical sort who would become an MP.- not self-seeking enough. We started working for the NCB on the same day - our first job after leaving school.He always had time for a word with me.He deserves honour for his work with the Blind Society

Think your spot on there Bob, Ken was only interested in representing the people at Westminster, unlike others. He his probably the most selfless person I've ever know, continually putting others needs before his own, I have never heard of him turning any organisation or individual away, who needed help, a Giant amongst Men

Wynonie Harris · 08-06-2012, 10:11

Top bloke. He deserves all the accolades he gets. One of the few politicians who put the interests of his constituents before his political ambitions. He went the extra mile to help me when I was sorting out my missus's residency in the UK after we got married...and he's a Stanley fan!

Very sorry to hear that he's unwell.

Margaret Pilkington · 08-06-2012, 10:38

The politicians of today could learn something from this gentleman...he is a true gentleman, and the honour is richly deserved.
I am sure that he is being well cared for in the hospice.

cashman · 08-06-2012, 11:08

Top bloke, No question, such a shame.

maxthecollie · 08-06-2012, 12:05

Ken was a great MP working tirelessy who used to listen to his constituants.Sorry to hear is in the hospice. As was stated before he should have got his papal knighthood long before now.

Gremlin · 08-06-2012, 14:01

I will make sure all your kind remarks are passed on to Ken at the next visit.

jaysay · 08-06-2012, 18:15

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Top bloke. He deserves all the accolades he gets. One of the few politicians who put the interests of his constituents before his political ambitions. He went the extra mile to help me when I was sorting out my missus's residency in the UK after we got married...and he's a Stanley fan!

Very sorry to hear that he's unwell.

He was very involved with Stanley in John Alty's Time, I remember attending with Ken, the launch of the sponsorship with Hollands Pies in the early 90s

Bob Dobson · 08-06-2012, 19:10

Too many pies have lead to your downfall Jaysay. No wonder you're a crusty old sod.

Guinness · 08-06-2012, 20:34

Voted for him..even though it helped put she who will not be named in power, and don't regret it for one minute, he voted on behalf of constituents not for party or personal beliefs, didn't care about being on Question Time or the front bench (are you watching Mr. Jones)... a man of the people, (strange for a Conservative), far more deserving of an accolade to the House of Lords than two jags, Uddin or Warsi..shows our system is flawed...Gremlin, please add best wishes from a dyed in the wool socialist

Margaret Pilkington · 08-06-2012, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Guinness

Voted for him..even though it helped put she who will not be named in power, and don't regret it for one minute, he voted on behalf of constituents not for party or personal beliefs, didn't care about being on Question Time or the front bench (are you watching Mr. Jones)... a man of the people, (strange for a Conservative), far more deserving of an accolade to the House of Lords than two jags, Uddin or Warsi..shows our system is flawed...Gremlin, please add best wishes from a dyed in the wool socialist

Hear! Hear!
I second those sentiments.
If only we had more men like him in the Palace of Westminster right now...maybe Great Britain would be a different place....a better place.

cashman · 08-06-2012, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Hear! Hear!
I second those sentiments.
If only we had more men like him in the Palace of Westminster right now...maybe Great Britain would be a different place....a better place.

Agree totally,unfortunately lightening don't strike twice.

N this is a guy here that never voted tory, That dont stop Respect Though.