I’m not sure about that. Pragmatism suggests a readiness to compromise your principles. And Frank Field was absolutely a man of principles that he would never sacrifice.Yes, not overtly philosophical about his politics but practical, very practical. How do you help people...not through a philosophical change to society but here, and now...what works? That was Frank Field.
Wasn't really party affiliated, just did what he thought was best, we need his type more than ever now, RIP.A really top class MP was a great labour man and all round good guy god bless RIP