Just Paul O'Grady slagging off Tories 

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Old-school, down to earth, hit-the-streets solidarity you just don't see anymore. We need more of it.

This man will be sorely missed, by dogs and by people. RIP Paul. X

This is just a painful reminder of how little representation we have in the media of people from the North or from a working class background.

The more I learn about this man, the more my admiration goes up for Paul, unlike the bastards in Parliament, who will never know what's its like on benefits, like Iain Duncan Smith, who the day after he announced the, universal benefit reform, was seen in a restaurant, eating a £35 breakfast.

A sad loss. He was in my local last week in Edinburgh. I wasn't in, but everyone was raving about him. RIP Paul.

He truly cared about the working class

Paul O'Grady was an absolutely phenomenal man. I'm from Liverpool, and even though he's from Birkenhead, he's absolutely adored by this city, and always will be. 67 is far, far too young. Devastating.

I'll miss this man. My grandmother loved him as Lily Savage. She's 82, caribbean and a Catholic and he was her favourite

The world has lost a gem of a human being 😞

Paul knew what the tories were about and spoke for real people. RIP to a very good man taken too soon.

A lovely man. An actual real socialist. Experience, empathy and a desire for equality. We could all take a leaf out of his book and be a kinder country. Cheers, Paul.

RIP ,a man of great compassion and humanity.

It's a true tragedy that I only learned of Paul O'Grady's political leanings after he passed away. What an absolute legend this man was.

Our country has lost a national treasure & a great, great man. RIP Paul, you total legend! 💔🇬🇧💔

Legend! Truth to power - never punched down, puts most entertainers to shame.

Paul O'Grady, a working class genius with a heart the size of a continent. God bless you Paul. RIP.

As an Eastender, we fully understand what happens when high crime, high poverty rates affect an area so much, and outsiders demoralise us. We are fully with the Scousers.

As a southerner at Uni in Bradford during the early 80's Paul got this spot on. I was completely shocked at the poverty in the north, the decimation of a whole part of our country by Thatcher and the Tories. And the police violence I saw that firsthand at student demonstrations about cuts and during the Miner's Strike. RIP Paul.

My Late Mum loved him.Like Dennis Skinner he called out the Tories because he was brave and wasn’t afraid.Only just heard of the this sad news here in Australia,RIP🌺

god bless you Paul O'Grady and fly high you beautiful man

I have to admit I shed a tear when I heard of Paul's passing. A wise and very kind person.

Always known about him but had no idea that he was such a voice of the people. Amazing man.

What a man! What a hero! The world is a worse place without him. RIP Paul

He never lied about his background to make himself some sort of star. I think that is what everyone loved about him - he had lived his life to the full and had experienced it with his eyes and heart open. A very special person. I hear his voice and it makes me smile. Thank you, Paul, for coming our way! May you have good things wherever you may be.

Before he became famous, he was an amazing social worker. A true gentleman.

Paul was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and because of this he realised the hardships of the low income working-class and those on benefits . No MP has to visit a food bank just to feed their family. R.I.P Paul .

Loved Paul O’Grady. He was such a kind man.

My Nan had glaucoma for the last 10 years of her life. Despite not being able to see, every day she wanted the Paul O'Grady Show on TV just to listen to him. She'd panic if he wasn't on the telly. She always wanted to meet him. Shows how much of an impact Paul O'Grady had on people, how beloved, outspoken, and inspirational he was. RIP Paul, you were the best of us.

Fantastic. Paul O'grady, despite becoming famous, he never forgot his roots. He cared about the ordinary people he grew up with. He will be sorly missed.

As a kid Lily was once of the very few visibly queer people on TV and then in my teens when they had the show on Channel 4 with Buster I loved watching it after school then into my 20s with them doing so much for animals. They was a truly inspiring person and something of a role model.

Salt of the Earth. He was so loved, as he didn't talk to keep anyone happy, or be politically correct, he said it as it was, and meant it!! Shame there are not a lot more like him in the world. Sleep peacefully sweetheart xxx

POG quit his dumb celebrity chat show to chill with dogs for the rest of his life and was one of the only british public figures to repeatedly slag the tories off with the vulgarity they deserve. Cool guy, rip.

I remember Paul from when I used to watch TV with my parents way back in the 2000s. Had no idea he was such a down to earth guy. A sad loss.

a massive loss to the country a true human.youre in our hearts were all proud and greatfull for our time together.xxxx

Whoever actually works for the Daily Mail, take a long hard look in the mirror and realise what you are contributing to, then resign, and go and work for a decent organisation that have values and respect for other human beings.

Merseyside lad until the end. He will be missed ❤️ And he's spot on about the Tories, Bastards.

Dominic Roob, Ruub, Reeb, Riiib or Raaaaab or whatever's his name. Couldn't get right the name of this wonderfull man. A true man of the people, unlike every Tory who ever breathed.

Alexei Sayle once said ‘Margaret Thatcher owns a special compass…….with no North!’ RIP Paul.

Makes my heart wrench hearing about his death. What a gorgeous soul he was ❤

His speech made me tear up. Never heard that before

Here's a man that actually lived through the devastation that thatcher bought to Britain, and only now he has the voice to be heard. Always admired Paul as an entertainer, he shows us all here what a fantastic humble, fair minded man he was. Rest In peace Paul. Much love.

Was so shocked and upset yesterday whilst driving when it came on radio he had passed away, saw him few years back on his teatime show , loved him in all he did , r.i.p Paul ❤❤❤

it's crazy that some of our "celebrities" (like amanda holden) have the nerve to misrepresent Paul and his beliefs. he's a national treasure and will be missed sorely

So fabulous, caring, intelligent and an important voice. ❣️

If only there were more people like Paul O'Grady the world would be a far better place, a good, genuine man who stood up for what he believed in. Gone too soon.

Lilly is a legend. Didn’t understand him as a youngster. Class act.

A man of courage and principals,politicians could do to live up to his principals.

Bless you and thank you Paul for showing all how to be a wonderful human being.

"Oh lads! You've come to do the washing up. That's great!" 😂😂

RIP Paul, you will be talked about and missed for years to come but heaven was calling you.

One of the good guys.

The Incomparable and Inimitable Paul O'Grady. He was a wit with the politics to match. That is a brilliant tribute. RIP 🙏

Something very charming and honest about this guy, when he spoke it gave a calming vibe..RIP fella.

Loved him and his values, kindness and cheekiness

What a wonderful compassionate human being Paul was. I am only sorry I didn't appreciate him enough while he was still with us. RIP

What a great man! He just stood up for everything he believed in, with humour. His love for the working class and workers' rights make him such a nice human being. And of course, his love of animals and especially dogs make him a very special person! So sad to hear of him passing so soon. He'll be sadly missed.

I’ve been really emotional since he died, not a follower of his chat shows or dog programmes and it’s be😢a long time since lily savage was on stage. But I’ve read his autobiographies and had a lot of respect for his humanity. I wish I’d watched him a bit more now. A really good man who could speak his mind without getting as angry as I feel about some of these issues. He leaves a big gap. Much missed

Smart, funny, compassionate, sharp witted, not afraid to speak his mind & never forgot where he came from. This world could use a lot more Paul O’Gradys in it. RIP Blonde Bombsite, you’ll be sorely missed.

As an entertainer, wasn't really my cuppa. But as a person, his values were in the right place and he acted on them. He was good people and will be missed.

Speaking more sense and honesty than most politicians! Because he has lived in the real world and never forgot his roots! He will be so missed💚🙏

Watch this the tories will still try to silent a dead man. RIP Paul, such a lovely human.

Tragic loss of a beautiful soul. Condolences to family and friends, and all of us.

Paul O'Grady was a national treasure and a wonderful, compassionate human being. I miss him already❤

Thatcher was a wretch, and Paul called her out on it.

Paul O’Grady, what a legend. RIP

What a lovely man, a magnificent human being he called how it was no matter the consequences, respect man, May you rest in peace. Let’s celebrate this man’s life!

Top Guy, will be missed.

Raab getting his name wrong in Parliament is the kind of snark these Tories would do on purpose.

"Ian Duncan Smith would reintroduce workhouses if he could" Brilliant! And probably true!

My brother is on benefits. He unfortunately couldn't finish hi degree, has no real skills outside of retail work and lost his job due to covid. He's not a scrounger or "taking the piss", he's a hardworking guy who's had a rough start, but I'm trying to help him and there might be an opening at my workplace for an entry level position and I'm going to put his name forward. I know he can do it. Not everyone on benefits is bad.

I was on both the London poll tax marches and Paul was right, it was the police that incited the riot. It was a carnival atmosphere, everyone - police and demonstrators alike - being peaceful and happily marching along and singing. Then we got to Downing Street and the whole tone shifted, it just got oppressive, like a thunderstorm about to break. Then there's shouting and confusion and my little party put down our placards and left to become ordinary tourists. It was after seeing Buck House and walking down the Mall that we heard the noise in the distance, like a constant faint roaring. We met a group coming the other way who told us we don't want to go any further and what had kicked off. We made our way carefully back into the centre through backstreets and saw hundreds of riot vans lining the roads. We just happened to be around the corner in time to see the horses going in, as well as seeing how the police kettled everyone into Trafalgar Square with every exit blocked off.

The video clip of Paul taking George Osbourne to task about benefit cuts is interesting Despite the audience being audibly behind every word he says - three elections and 13 years later the tories are still doing their worst.

Absolutely a lovely human being ,RIP paul , very much missed , always remembered

A king amongst men.

Calling a spade a shovel. Good man.

RIP Paul O'Grady, you will surely be missed. Condolences to your Husband, family, friends and colleagues

"Bastards" well put, O'Grady, well put.

So many people, even well off themselves, tell people not to vote Tories and here we are in a great pot of s..te where government treats all country like thatcher did to Liverpool.....

The world seems less bright today. 💙✌🏻

Good on Chris Bryant for calling for the house to celebrate drag and recognise the role it has played in our culture. Send a message to the US with their politicians espousing such a weird obsession with what people wear and who they love.

I live in ireland now, but I always like Paul ò Grady with affection...shame in America they are trying to put down people like him.

Just such an amazing, honest, down to the ground good person. God bless you Paul, wherever you may be. I shed tears when I heard of your untimely death, amd I'm still weeping now. Thank you for bringing joy and laughter to many. And of course the dogs cannot express their loss but I know it will be great.x

The world is a darker place without Paul O Grady. Loved him he was such a kind hearted,genuine,lovely,funny man. I was so saddened to hear he had died. RIP Paul you will be very sadly missed.💔

This is a good memorial for him. It shows his comedy and his love for people. Goodnight Paul, farewell Lily.

She was not the great leader that they make her out to be!!

Another legend and voice of the downtrodden gone, and, at only 67, far too soon. Paul O'Grady was a great fella and an even better lady for calling out the government's treatment of minorities. LGBTQ, black, disabled, poor, homeless, striking workers, et cetera, it didn't matter who, if they were suffering under government repression, Paul/Lilly was there to back them up! A people's champion, RIP. 😥

I enjoyed Paul's Radio 2 Sunday show and was sad to see him go. I bet the BBC shed some tears when he left... NOT. RIP.

"Managed decline" was the term that was used in relation to Liverpool, as I understand it... Anyway, the very fact that Thatcher counted Pinochet as a friend exposed her for what she was: a nailed-on psychopath.

Paul will be missed RIP.

He was spot on never ever trust the Tories ever slimy Snakes

Thatcher is an example of power over people. When the North Sea oil fields lease were due for renewal, Norway decided to keep their oil rigs and became the country that we see today. Thatcher had an election coming up and see had promised tax cuts, and sold the British lease. We could of had a society similar to Norway, instead we have multiplying numbers of food banks. Her Tory ideology based on the economic theory of Milton Friedman, his theory that shareholder dividend over rides every aspect of life, no matter that it ruins the planet, causes the death of millions of people and drives people into poverty, shareholder dividend and privatisation is first and foremost, plus the ideology of Ayn Rand, which says that we are a nation of individuals, just as Thatcher said, charity is for fools and weaklings. The criminal cabal we have in Westminster today, is a perfect example of what a government can get away with, and enrich their billionaires donors at the same time. A society that has returned to Victorian times of poverty and hardship, people don't have enough to eat, today's announcement that they are sending the rest of the PPE masks and kits to the rubbish tip, seem to me that they are getting rid of the evidence of there crime and corruption. Mick Lynch and all the other union leaders are a shining example of what collective power can achieve. “Politicians know the poor exists when they are about to deliver the speech to the poor or when they seek sympathy or votes from the poor , but before or after that. They don't see the poor, because they are blinded by the money they are taking from the poor.” ― De philosopher DJ Kyos “The financial elite already have the politicians in their pockets, as a result of their lobbying.” ― Kenneth Eade, “Profit should never come at the cost of human blood. Any government that places profit before people is pure evil.” ― Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem “Tory politicians are people who learn not to blink, when they lie.” ― Robert Black “Under every stone lurks a Tory politician.” ― Aristophanes

Great guy, universally liked, he will certainly be missed.

Such a good man, and a great loss. I hope we act upon his wise words one day before it’s too late.

Only just found out about Lily. RIP Paul! Thanks for all the laughs and savagery over the years!

Genuine man who never forgot the hardships of the working class despite his fame and fortune.

Like a cross between Kenneth Williams and John Lennon.

He hated the tories and loved animals. That will do for me. May you rest in peace, Paul.

A very intelligent, outspoken man but so warm and kind with it. He’ll be sorely missed by so many people. Rest easy, Paul.

Talking some sense, good old fashioned working class lad