Graham was my cell mate. Banged up in Brixton along with friend David Alford for a crime we didn’t commit brought all three of us together literally in a most unexpected way. Ok, we were inside just for one night and obviously cleared of all charges. But the Brixton Three bonded in a way thanks to the experience it would be hard to repeat.


He was my soul mate too - a wise head and guiding hand not just from the Newsdesk later directing me on stories, but also with sound advice when it mattered when needed in union negotiations to protect the ongoing interests of colleagues.


We are, of course, naturally all saddened. But we accept that Graham has now left this earthly pantomime, to spread his wit in another place.


Frank Murphy.