McConnell loves a Lady

FORMER First Minister Jack McConnell proved he's no Poker Face politician yesterday - catching Lady Gaga at T In The Park.

And the Labour MSP admitted the sexy Just Dance star had definitely won his vote.

McConnell, 49, said: "I was really pleased I got to see her. She's become such an influence on the music scene and I think she's going to be around for a long time." The Motherwell and Wishaw MSP - a regular at the festival since 2003 - also made sure he caught ska legends The Specials.

He added: "I saw them with Madness when I was a student - I've never forgotten it."

Stars have mingled with around 85,000 fans a day at the mammoth gig.

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But the event was touched by tragedy after the death of teenage festival-goer Lachlan Gillies.

The 17-year-old was hit by a lorry and killed as he made his way to the site in Balado, Perthshire, on Friday.

Former classmate Thomas Lindsay said: "It's a total shock. Lachlan was a really popular guy."

Devastated friends paid tribute to the Perth High head boy on his Bebo webpage. One wrote: "Lachlan never stopped putting smiles on people's faces. Never be forgotten."

Medics, who warned fans to use sun block as temperatures soared, treated 700 for mostly minor ailments, with 15 taken to Perth Royal Infirmary. Teams were watching for fans showing signs of swine flu.

Police last night said 43 people had been arrested for breach of the peace, drunk and disorderly behaviour and theft.

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