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Want to see Norman Lamb in lycra?

By Mary Reid | Sat 29th July 2017 - 2:43 pm

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.

Read more by Mary Reid or more about norman lamb, stephen tall or vince cable.
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One Comment

David Raw 1st Aug '17 - 12:03pm

Want to see Norman Lamb in lycra?

NO……. but pleased at the outcome.

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