It takes a big man with guts to change. It takes a man with mettle and conviction. My offer of a comprehensive review of his personal financial position, with no fees involved, plus a chance to get away from it all in France may also have helped. Stephen made his move to quit the Tories and join us on the Lib-Dem benches of County Hall at the close of last week and confirmed his espousal of all that I hold dear today. We heartily applaud his action. And we will look after his ideological interests as long as he loyally toes the line.
10 years ago
