Originally Posted by
Peter
Portillo is an oddity in being a far nicer chap than one would have imagined. I know he has created a new image for himself now, travelling around on trains in ghastly trousers, but during the height of his political career he was generally regarded as one of the biggest arseholes around.
Through more than a few personal dealings with him I can honestly say that he is a delight, and was even then.
I can’t believe I am saying this….