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Politicians from both sides of the Commons have paid warm tribute to former Cabinet minister Robin Cook after his death, aged 59.
Mr Cook died after collapsing while hill walking in north-west Scotland.
Prime Minister Tony Blair called his former foreign secretary "an outstanding, extraordinary talent".
Tory leader Michael Howard praised his "immense" contribution to British politics, while Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy said he was "deeply saddened".
Mr Cook, who had two adult sons, was with second wife Gaynor when he was suddenly taken ill near the summit of Ben Stack.
07-08-2005, 04:57 AM
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