ANDREW LIDDLE: SNP’s problem is nobody cares about independence anymore dlvr.it/T5ND9F

When you’re told you have cancer you can’t believe it. This stuff happens to other people. Older people.

However you get it out, it’s tough and it’s emotional, but you get through it. The hard times do pass.

Catherine talking about her experience will help so many people.

Currently engrossed in this under appreciated aspect of Churchillian history. Andrew Liddle does an admirable job of informing while keeping the pace flowing. (This btw, would be excellent source material for a TV mini-series). #history #Churchill #politicalhistory #Conservatives

I don't know Andrew Liddle personally but he has written a very life-affirming piece about being diagnosed with cancer at 35. Good pix of him boozing too, which I hope is something he is able to continue. thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/491…

This is a beautifully written piece by Andrew Liddle, a great reflection of his talent and charm!

Wishing him a full and speedy recovery and sending all the love in the world to him and Shonagh Munro.

Very lucky to call Andrew a friend. He is the funniest, friendliest and most decent man you could come across, as you can tell by reading this.

A very remarkable piece by a very remarkable man.

All the best for the op, my friend. And then onwards... there are books to be written about Highland war heroes.

Waited until the end of the day to steel myself to read this and so I certainly didn’t expect to read it with a smile on my face (as well as something in my eye).

If you only read one thing tonight, make it this 👇🏻

Andrew is one of the few writers guaranteed to make me laugh (quite a feat writing for us about the SNP). This piece is different but utterly brilliant

This is a remarkable piece by my truly remarkable friend. The response of Andrew Liddle to his cancer diagnosis at 35? To pen a beautiful piece about how scary it is but also how life affirming it is

You could write for years and never manage something as profound and touching as Andrew Liddle’s reflection on his diagnosis.

Do give it a read.

Andrew has borne this life-changing news with exceptional bravery and his trademark good humour. A brilliant column that really puts the things that matter into perspective. And it's a hell of a lot better than the usual drivel he writes about politics.

thecourier.co.uk/fp/opinion/491…

Andrew is a great writer, a great friend and a great man. Thank God for his unstoppable zest for life and his incredible humour, and thank God for his wonderful wife, Shonagh Munro. Prayers for Monday, bro

Thank you for your kind words, Andrew Liddle, but more importantly for this beautiful piece of writing.

We wish you well with your treatment and recovery. 🙏🏽

This is awful but also, compellingly, very lovely. Courage, mon brave.