John Smith (UK politician)

The Right Honourable John Smith QC (September 13, 1938 - May 12, 1994) was a Scottish and British politician who served as leader of the Labour Party from July 1992 until his unexpected death from a heart attack in May 1994 at the age of 55.

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: "The opportunity to serve our country - that is all we ask."

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:: —from his speech to a Labour fundraising dinner, May 11, 1994, the day before his death.

Related Topics:
Labour - May 11 - 1994

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