Statement on the death of Michael Foot (“a great parliamentarian and a man of high principles”)
| Document type: | Speeches, interviews, etc. |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Issued from MT’s office at the House of Lords |
| Source: | Thatcher MSS (Churchill Archive Centre): THCR |
| Editorial comments: | Some press coverage misquoted the statement, substituting the phrase “his principles” for “high principles”. |
| Importance ranking: | Minor |
| Word count: | 19 |
I was very sorry to hear the news. He was a great parliamentarian and a man of high principles.