BOB CROW DIES – A TRUE WORKING CLASS HERO

I HAVE known Bob Crow for almost four years now. I first met him when I joined the RMT Group of MPs when I was first elected in 2010.

He was absolutely solid in his support of Derby’s Bombardier workers when this Government awarded the Thameslink contract to Siemens. I remember marching proudly with him at the front of the 10,000 column of people in Derby in protest at the Government’s crass decision.

John McDonnell, Convenor of the RMT Group of MPs, said: “The RMT Parliamentary Group is absolutely devastated by the tragic loss of Bob Crow, and send out deepest condolences to his family and friends and the members of his union, the RMT.

“Bob was one of the finest trade unionists we have ever seen. He was simply loved by his members and re-elected time and again.

“He was an outstanding socialist and a tireless campaigner for a better transport system not just for his members but for all the public. He was a political giant and will be sorely missed.”

Bob was a true working class hero and I will miss him. RIP comrade.