Windsor 2,143 Posted August 4, 2005 There is only one non-monarch in this country who has recieved a State funeral and that was Sir Winston Churchill. I doubt Maggie will get a State funeral because the Queen Mother only recieved a Ceremonial funeral (there is a difference). Shes likely going to have a funeral like Ted Heaths - with a labour Prime Minister and a monarch who hates her there will not be much in her favour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted August 4, 2005 There is only one non-monarch in this country who has recieved a State funeral and that was Sir Winston Churchill. Didn't Horatio Nelson have a state funeral too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,143 Posted August 4, 2005 Em - damn - as I was saying only one non monarch in the 20th Century recieved a State funeral and that was Sir Winston Churchill. I'm not sure about Nelson. But then again Margaret Thatcher is not an inspirational war time figure - unless you count the Falklands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VileBody 11 Posted August 4, 2005 I think both Nelson and Wellington had state funerals. However, you're right that there is a difference between State and Ceremonial (a la Diana, I think?). I'd have thought Maggie would get a Ceremonial one because an enormous number of people think she did a lot of good things for the country. Obviously - not least judging by some of the recent posts - not everyone agrees and the event would no doubt have to be heavily-policed. I hope that those who don't think much of her will have the decency to allow those of us who do to pay our respects without wrecking the occasion with mayhem and violence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VileBody 11 Posted August 4, 2005 Incidentally I still think Mo Mowlam is a treacherous hypocrite. It's just that I wouldn't throw eggs or blow a klaxon at her funeral. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 6, 2005 her condition has improved slightly..seems like shhe has a while to go yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 6, 2005 If she follows Robin Cook, that's another New Labour critic biting the dust. Surely there should be some sort of cosmic balancing, say someone like Alistair Campbell for instance.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Yeti 14 Posted August 7, 2005 Don't know if Mo is a 'big' enough political figure, but I think this country needs a good state funeral. Typical isn't it ? Ol' Robin wants to hog this limelight too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,017 Posted August 7, 2005 themaninblack If Mo follows Robin into that great goodnight within a few days I think we should start a conspiracy theory rumour on this site. Especially if there are no New Labour types dropping dead at the same time to balance the equation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest UderLord Posted August 7, 2005 Just joined... Could I nominate Peter Mandelson as the new New Labour type to die PLEASE ? Ok so it doesn't work like that but I'm sorry to see "Good Comrades" go so early :+ (formaly Chewie) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 8, 2005 It seems that Tony Blair has taken up voodoo..i bet he has a doll of Gordon Brown to stick pins into as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 8, 2005 my info regarding Mo Mowlam is that she is in the final stages of terminal cancer and will probably die within days..weeks at the very most Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted August 12, 2005 She's been moved to a hospice. Doesn't sound good. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4146272.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 12, 2005 She's been moved to a hospice. Doesn't sound good. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4146272.stm That is indeed very bad news..this means there is no hope of a recovery and its just a question of looking after her till her death,although that could still be some time away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted August 12, 2005 The same thing happened to my old man, god bless his soul..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,143 Posted August 12, 2005 Show the lady some encouragement - hope you see 2006 Mo . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted August 12, 2005 some patiemnts can survive for several months in a hospice apparentely,but as Mo Mowlam is described as being in a critical condition she might not have nearly that long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,397 Posted August 13, 2005 I think this is the place Mo is staying at. Hang on a sec. I don't think we should publish this kind of information on the forum. It's rather personal and completely irrelevant. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,143 Posted August 13, 2005 Pilgrims Hospice I think this is the place Mo is staying at. And I've found where Biggs is staying at: Belmarsh Prison. Southeast London. (I think my patch is wearing out - the posts are increasing) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,397 Posted August 13, 2005 I think this is the place Mo is staying at. Hang on a sec. I don't think we should publish this kind of information on the forum. It's rather personal and completely irrelevant. The information is in the public arena already,the Broadsheets revealed it hours ago. So? We're not a broadsheet. We're not even a tabloid. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
