Considering how we treat our politicians in the UK is that any surprise? Anyone with any talent or ability steers well clear of politics for good reason. The r

Considering how we treat our politicians in the UK is that any surprise? Anyone with any talent or ability steers well clear of politics for good reason. The reason being that (almost) irrespective of what you do you'll be butchered by the press and the public. If you have any substance then the likelihood you'll be voted in or accepted by either party is close to zero. I hope the vote on the 5th of May for AV helps address this a bit.