At our first Labour Group meeting of the New Year tonight we observed a minute's silence in memory of Labour Party stalwart Pat Arkley who died suddenly this week.
I have known Pat since I joined the Party over 27 years ago and was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. For many years he was the local party's chief fundraiser and general Mr Fixit. He was also a party delegate to the Labour Group for a good number of years, acting as an important link between the party and group.
Pat was active in the trade union movement, being a key figure in the local trades council and the Inverclyde Advice and Employment Rights' Centre.
The thoughts of the Labour Group are with Pat's wife and family.
The Labour and Trade Union movement has lost a dear son. He will be greatly missed.
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