Gillespie was at the forefront of trade unionism for decades including a battle with press baron Robert Maxwell and also father of Primal Scream frontman Bobby.
Gillespie, father of Primal Scream frontman Bobby, was at the forefront of trade unionism for decades including a battle with press baron Robert Maxwell.
It had been considered one of the safest Labour seats in the country but he finished second behind Jim Sillars.He went on to raise £1m for victims of Chernobyl but never stood for elected office again. Speaking in 2013, he said: "My dad was an activist, he was a trade unionist and he was a Marxist and he was always involved in that struggle and it took up his life."The Scottish Trade Unions Congress said: "We are deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Bob Gillespie."Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time."
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