Robin Cook

I have just heard the sad news that Robin Cook has died today. Apparently he had a heart attack while walking in Scotland. My one personal memory is sitting next to him on an exercise bike in the gym in Westminster - and seeing that he was clearly much fitter than I was (and I was half his age!). That's what is so shocking - how a seemingly active and fit person can be struck down this way. A great orator, a former political heavyweight, and recent critic of New Labour policy. At times like this our thoughts should be with his family.