Richard Gurney: I must move on from my political Tourette’s *H&H VIP*

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I was toying with the idea of writing something political but I don’t want to be known as a one-trick pony; I always seem to bang on about where hunting stands politically. I will just mention that I was disappointed to see Zac Goldsmith lose his huge majority of 23,000 in Richmond (particularly as the Old Surrey Burstow and West Kent spent many hours helping him to get elected).

People say politicians are not sincere, that they live in a bubble and that they need more conviction. So, Zac resigned on a matter of principle because he had said he would if the Government backed a third runway at Heathrow, as it would seriously affect his constituency. He then fulfils his promise, resigns and stands as an Independent in the by-election and, lo and behold, they vote him out in the most Churchillian manner.

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