Corbyn pays tribute
HUNDREDS of mourners, including Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, have gathered for the funeral of Welsh Assembly member Carl Sargeant.
The 49-year-old was found hanged at his home in Connah’s Quay, North Wales, on November 7, four days after being removed from his role as cabinet secretary for communities and children.
Friends, family and colleagues began to gather at St Mark’s Church in his hometown from 9am yesterday, ahead of the funeral at midday. PRINCE Harry and bride-to-be Meghan Markle began their public life together with a whirlwind of handshakes and smiles as the crowd chanted their names during their first walkabout.
Hundreds of well-wishers had gathered in Nottingham to greet the couple and were not disappointed as the prince and his fiancee appeared determined to meet almost everyone on their first joint engagement. In scenes reminiscent of the early days of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s married life, a sea of camera phones greeted their arrival along with chants of “Harry, Harry” and “Meghan, Meghan”.
The American former actress appeared to take the outpouring of affection and interest from the well-wishers in her stride, looking confident as she greeted the crowds with a smile and handshake.
Harry chose Nottingham, a city and its people who are close to his heart, as the place to introduce his bride-to-be to the UK. During the walkabout, which lasted just over 20 minutes, Ms Markle was wrapped up against the cold in a long dark blue coat by Mackage, and boots, and was handed flowers, chocolates and other gifts. Without gloves, her engagement ring was on display, while she also carried a handbag.