Andy and I first got to know Chris during the 1992 General Election, he was Andy's trade union minder. My first impression was that he was 'big' in many ways, and that Andy would be safe with him. He also had a tremendous knowledge of Edmonton which was invaluable to a new parliamentary candidate. The most significant thing I remember about him was that he had the 'dirtiest' laugh in the Labour movement, something I was to tease him about over the decades of our friendship. From the time when Andy was elected in 1997 Chris became part of our lives. Whenever something important was going on in Enfield Chris was there. Imagine our surprise when we stumbled across Chris having dinner with Lyn Romain at our joint favourite restaurant, La Paella in Southgate. We were soon to find out that this was not a political 'meeting' but the most important relationship in both their lives. As my friendship with Lyn developed (two Jewish women who married out) I learnt more about the softer side of Chris's character. What was mainly a political friendship changed into something more personal. When Lyn knew she was dying her main concern was to ensure that Chris was looked after as much as he could be. She was thrilled when he was elected overwhelmingly to lead on the environment for Enfield Council. I promised Lyn that I would look out for Chris, hence our many lunches at London Road Fish and Chip restaurant and Prezzo. With every lunch that Chris and I shared my instructions from Andy was to get the gossip. My memory of these lunches is a lot of laughter and sharing at a personal level. Chris had many political attributes: as with most politicians some that were admirable and some that were not so much. Most of all Chris was dedicated to the people of Enfield. He was an extremely good local councillor, something that is of the utmost importance. Walking around Southbury ward with him was an education in how to do things properly: he was known by everyone and listened to all of their problems. Most importantly he came up with solutions that made people feel valued. To Chris's family we send condolences and hopefully at some point beyond Covid we can get together and share our memories. Ruth Rosenthal and Andy Love