Nothing but a self publicising opportunist.
In his early days as a Labour MP I was 'honoured' by his unexpected presence in my group of year 10 students on a flying visit to a well performing school in a wealthy northern suburb.
Thatcher was wreaking her utmost and he wished to make much of her impact on dole queues in the area. On enquiring how many in the room had dads who were long term unemployed, he was most put out when only one person had their hand up and completely non-plussed when he realised it was me, the teacher.
He made his excuses and crept out
