The former ambassador to the US became famous for his colourful turn of phrase - and colourful socks.
Sir Christopher Meyer, the UK's former ambassador to the US and one-time Downing Street press secretary, has died aged 78.The current ambassador, Dame Karen Pierce, paid tribute, saying: "He was a great diplomat and a great character."that Sir Christopher died after suffering a stroke while on holiday in the French Alps with his wife Catherine.
Sir Christopher Meyer enjoyed a long career as a diplomat. The highpoint being his posting, by Tony Blair, to Washington. He was engaged in politics, including the Conservative leadership race, to the end - tweeting about it under the handle @SirSocks. He was also active on Twitter, with more than 32,000 people following his account under the name @sirsocks - which was a reference to his penchant for wearing colourful socks during his public life. It led to him being described as a "red-socked fop" by Labour's former deputy prime minister John Prescott.
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