Celtic lapel pin created in memory of John Smith

From: Press and Journal, The Aberdeen (UK) | Date: July 2, 2007 | Copyright information

As Britain adapts to having a new premier, a remote island community has paid a belated tribute to one of his closest allies, former Labour Party leader John Smith.

The John Smith Memorial Trust commissioned Hebridean Jewellery, a Scottish gold and silver craft business on South Uist, to create a silver Celtic lapel pin in his memory.

Mr Smith's widow, Baroness Elizabeth Smith, selected her favourite from a range of designs offered.

The pin will be given to John Smith Fellows and Alumni who have taken part in the John Smith Fellowship Programme.

The trust was established to bring young people ...

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