You can stop digging now, Robin, the hole's big enough
Article Abstract:
UK Foreign Secretary Robin Cook seems to have handled media coverage of his private life badly. It is not necessarily of particular interest that Cook plans to divorce his wife and marry his mistress, but the way in which he has handled this change in his personal circumstances has attracted considerable attention. Similarly, it is not of great interest that he has dismissed his secretary, but the fact that he seems to have been very critical of her has attracted media attention. He is respected for his intelligence, but appears to be unable to behave in a dignified way.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Lover man's lesson is: reform Parliament
Article Abstract:
The handling of the revelation that UK Foreign Secretary Robin Cook had affairs during his marriage reveals how the political culture in the UK generally has a negative impact on women. Cook's reputation almost seems to have been enhanced, and he will not be put under pressure to resign. In contrast, his wife has been made to feel guilty for not devoting enough time to their marriage. There is still a strong sense within the UK's political culture that a political career must be put before a stable personal life.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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You ask the questions
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UK Foreign Secretary Robin Cook is intelligent, funny and good company, according to Margaret Cook, a consultant haemotologist and his former wife. She found that writing an account of the breakdown of their marriage allowed her to assess what went wrong. She acknowledges that her former husband is an extremely astute and able politician, but feels that he does not perform well in one-to-one situations. She has felt sad and devastated by the breakdown of her marriage, rather than angry.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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