One of my fondest memories was his election defeat - the look on his face was priceless. I had always considered him to be a typical upperclass wealthy tory twat with his eye to the main chance.

However.

He later admitted to flirting with homosexuality at his school, he also washed his hands of the single mother witch hunt. He then went on to do a TV programme where he had to live as a benefit claiment which he did with great integrity. His railway journeys are a delight.

So, I have mellowed in my opionions of they guy, he can't help being a product of an upper class familiy, but I do have some respect for him.