Anyone heard of a guy called Stephen Mould?
No, I thought not, but it seems he is the Tories' Parliamentary Candidate in Derby North.
I was rather interested by the page of his website talking about the environment.
According to Stephen we need "to meet the great environmental threats of the age, to enhance the environment and to increase general well-being" and "today that means: Playing our part in tackling climate change by encouraging green growth through binding annual targets for carbon reduction, a long-term price for carbon, and the removal of barriers that hold us back from leading the world in new green technologies".
All absolutely laudable I am sure you agree.
I thought I'd even over-look the fact that the man opposes introducing a congestion charge to help address the over-use of cars in Derby City Centre and the effect that this causes on the enviroment - as I am sure he is passionate about the environment and is doing his own bit to tackle climate change.
I then had a look at the biog on his website and his list of interests:
"Stephen's interests include Formula 1 racing, motor cruising & flying small aircraft. Stephen & Nikki qualified for their RYA Day Skipper Qualification only last year. This year Stephen began learning to fly and hopes to gain his Private Pilot's License soon".
Do the Tories actually believe anything they say anymore?
It reminds me of David Cameron's announcement that he wanted to do something about reducing the number of flights taken in the UK because of the effect they had on the environment - but then only referred to short haul flights (often taken by the low paid) and not long haul flights (often taken by Tory businessmen).
That is David Cameron who's disgust for short haul flights is such that he and the rest of the Shadow Cabinet all flew to Scotland on a short haul flight for a meeting instead of the option of taking the train.
Perhaps he just heard how bad the trains to Scotland can be?
There is a Mould in the Tory Party, and everyone should be aware of it.
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