Who will become our future politicians?

Today two stories have dominated the agenda. Damian Greens arrest, and Damien McBrides lies.

Both of these beg the question who the hell would go into politics?

Lord Allesley has for some time been considering moving into front line politics.
LA has extensive experience at Board level in both the Private and Public sector, he is also experienced at working with the media, senior politicians and public speaking. He is also financially able to commit to the costs of campaigning. He should therefore fit the bill perfectly.
There has however always been one big question mark that has prevented LA from stepping forward. That has been the exposure it would bring LA's family. Lady Allesley has always questioned why LA should put himself and his family in the firing line.

Todays stories really don't help. One says if you do go into politics you may well have the police conduct a dawn raid on your home if you conflict with the government. The other, you and your family will be destroyed by spinning scum like McBride.

How can LA persuade Lady Allesley any different on this evidence? LA's line has always been that he has no skeletons in his cupboard, however both of these stories highlight that even the whitest of white politicians could have themselves and their family life destroyed by pernicious opponents.

On this basis, who will become the next generation of politicians and what will motivate them, is it right to put the nation before ones own family?

LA