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Former trade union leader Jimmy Reid dies

Tributes were paid today to former Scottish trade union leader Jimmy Reid, who has died at the age of 78.

Mr Reid rose to international prominence when he led a “work-in” of thousands of ship-builders on the Clyde during 1971 and 1972.

He was described as an “iconic figure” who will be missed across the political spectrum.