World War II :: In Dunkirk J.Ashdown (Father of Paddy Ashdown) Saved Indian Soldiers by Leading Them To Last Ship.
For This He Was Later Court Martialled
Today, Paddy Ashdown was put to rest in Norton-Sub-Hambdon, here in Somerset. My inspiration to politics, I leave you with a few wise words which we will sorely miss in the coming years. Rest In Peace, Paddy.
#PaddyAshdown
RIP #PaddyAshdown - sad news - a politician of honour and truly decent man. And so charismatic. My son and I were lucky to run into him in Bath when campaigning for AV - he told us a great story about being a little bit Irish.
How we miss the brave #PaddyAshdown , best leader of the Liberal Democrats by a mile. He was PM material and now we have Jo Swinson of the undemocratic illiberals who is trying to thwart our democratic vote at every turn.
Sarah Wollaston
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“He was a phenomenal individual, a great sense of humour but particularly compassionate, and cared phenomenally for this community.”
Ann Lee, chief executive of St. Margaret’s Hospice, pays tribute to Lord Paddy Ashdown (Paddy Ashdown) whose funeral has taken place today.
On way home from saying goodbye to a fabulous mentor, colleague, friend. Sharing an office in Parliament for last 5 years with Paddy Ashdown was such a privilege, so inspiring and ... so .... much .... fun!!! RIP x
I softly got into politics in 2016, just after the #EUref then this man came to town and reminded me how good we can be. Endearing, inspirational, entertaining. Who's next. RIP #PaddyAshdown #stalbans Daisy Cooper MP 🔶
On Good Morning Britain this morning Jo Swinson says #paddyashdown wanted to cancel #brexit . Well here is Paddy telling #Joswinson she is a Liar. He was a true #democrat . Please retweet. #LibDems #LeaveAlliance #BritishIndependence #GeneralElection2019
First weekend of campaigning following the election of Ed Davey as Liberal Democrats leader in Sheffield, fantastic that we were out in “Ashdown Gardens” brought back memories of the great Paddy Ashdown who was a regular visitor to Sheffield, helping us win both the Council & Hallam.
Kicking off New Year by doing what our Great Leader Paddy Ashdown would want us to do “Get Out There & Get Campaigning” Taking fight to Labour to win more Sheffield City Council seats off them in May. If You Want to Change Sheffield, You Have to Vote For It. Vote Sheffield Lib Dems