- June
- 19th
- 2013
Tribute to Ruth Ling
It was with great shock and sadness that we learnt over the weekend of the death of Cllr Ruth Ling, one of Tulse Hill ward’s councillors and, before that a councillor in Clapham Common ward since 1994.
I first got to know Ruth when I lived in Clapham Common a decade ago.  She knew the ward backwards, was utterly dedicated in service to the people, taking calls and dealing with case work frequently until the early hours. Having lived in the ward since the 1960s and served it for well over a decade, many residents knew where she lived and would often stop by for help – and help and assistance was what they always received. She was equally assiduous in service of the people of Tulse Hill. She was a huge asset to Streatham Constituency Labour Party and, most importantly, to the community.
As a friend and colleague, I will miss Ruth, her comradeship and her unique take on life. Her death is a huge loss for Lambeth but her memory and the example she set will live on.
Chuka Umunna MP Member of Parliament for Streatham covering Streatham and parts of Clapham, Balham, Tulse Hill and Brixton Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation &Skills Â

