Had this story not been posted, I would have done so myself.
I am very fond of Clare. I believe she can be relied upon.
I once sent e-mails to a couple of MPs. Although my query neither related to anything in Clare's constituency, or her area of special interest, I sent the e-mail to her, too - I had a feeling she was a genuinely decent person.
The MP for the constituency in question did not reply. Fair enough, after all, I don't even live in Britain; no vote from me.
Tony doesn't 'do' e-mails, really. That'd be Tony Blair, you know. He prefers you to write letters, for reasons of confidentiality, etc. I never got around to writing him a letter - maybe I can manage a Christmas card.
If I remember rightly, the relevant Government Minister sent a 'standard letter' type of reply. It was appreciated.
But the reply I received from Clare Short's office was different. Someone went to the bother of gathering a bit of info, and did their best to be helpful. And it actually meant a great deal.
Adrian Mole has a few things to say about Clare. Sometimes I think Adrian and myself are soulmates.
Anyway, of course I wish Clare all the best. A decent woman, yes.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6071246.stm
