It is dangerous for politicians to make pledges during an election campaign. I’m sure you all know what I am talking about – Stephen Tall’s pledge to run naked down Whitehall.
And then there was Vince Cable’s hat.
But Norman Lamb rashly said he would join a zumba class if he won his seat in North Norfolk, which, of course, he did.
I’m quite nervous about this Zumba commitment – but I will stick to it – will be good fun! https://t.co/UmtAyqKERH
— Norman Lamb (@normanlamb) June 12, 2017
But he did it!
North Norfolk MP @normanlamb fulfils election pledge – by joining zumba class. https://t.co/WQMACbIG8x
— Eastern Daily Press (@EDP24) July 28, 2017
In the process, he raised nearly £4000 for the local foodbank and for the Norwich & Central Norfolk branch of Mind – a highly appropriate charity given his campaigns for parity for mental health.
* Mary Reid is a contributing editor on Lib Dem Voice. She was a councillor in Kingston upon Thames, where she is still very active with the local party, and is the Hon President of Kingston Lib Dems.
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One Comment
Want to see Norman Lamb in lycra?
NO……. but pleased at the outcome.