Simon Hoggart RIP

Simon Hoggart, who died of cancer today at the age of 67, was  an immensely funny man whose parliamentary sketches in the Guardian and Punch must have made what was going on in the House of Commons accessible and of interest to many people who otherwise would not have bothered.

He managed to criticise MPs in a way which was often both insightful and sympathetic, pointing out their faults in a way which was likely to inspire understanding rather than hatred.

That must have been good for the health of democracy and he will be missed.

Rest in Peace.

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