RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted July 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 17, 2016 Durham Miners' Gala secretary Dave Hopper has passed away. BBC Report here "It is very sad news to hear that Dave Hopper has died. Davey was a total stalwart of the Labour movement. He heroically campaigned for the miners in the strike of 1984/5 and played a key role in keeping the miners' union together in the Durham coalfield. His dedication ensured that the wonderful Durham Miners' Gala is bigger than ever, and carries on the outstanding spirit of solidarity that the mining communities have always embodied. I spent most of last weekend with Davey at the Durham Miners Gala and we had a great time together. He was a wonderful comrade to me over 30 years and he will not only be desperately missed, but has left us all unforgettable lessons in steadfastness and loyalty to our cause". Jeremy Corbyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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