Former leader of Harlow Council hospitalised with coronavirus
Health / Wed 1st Apr 2020 at 04:02pm
A FORMER leader of Harlow Council has been hospitalised with the coronavirus.
Richard Howitt, who was a councillor in Harlow between 1983 and 1995. He has also represented the eastern constituency in the European Parliament from 1999 until 2016, said he was being treated at hospital in Cambridge.
In a tweet posted on Tuesday, March 31, the former Labour politician said: “To all friends and colleagues, I’m afraid I’m one of many who has contracted Covid-19 and am currently being treated at my wonderful local hospital in Cambridge.
“I’m sorry I’ll be out of action for a while but hope to bounce back before too long.
“Please keep safe and well.”
Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls was among those wishing Mr Howitt well on the social media site.
He said: “You’ll soon be swimming in the North Sea on Boxing Day!
“Very best wishes and get well soon. Ed.”
DagenhamDave
2020-04-01 18:59:18
I wish Richard Howitt a speedy recovery. He was a great champion for minorities during his time as a member of the European Parliament. He is one of the few politicians I have genuine administration for
DagenhamDave
2020-04-01 18:59:59
I wish Richard Howitt a speedy recovery. He was a great champion for minorities during his time as a member of the European Parliament. He is one of the few politicians I have genuine admiration for.
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