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Thursday, January 26, 2006

Oh Simon!! 

Thursday 26th January 2006 - Another day another exclusive story about someone's private life. But as I wrote the other day senior elected political figures have to accept they face the glare and scrutiny of the press when they choose to stand for high office and they have to be honest when questioned about themselves however intrusive they may be.

I do not care one hoot whether Simon Hughes has had gay relationships or not, it is his business and his choice and as a single man he has not been leading a double life or deceiving a partner or family.

But why did he not admit it last week??

When he was challenged about his sexuality by the Telegraph last week Simon denied it. OK so he has now admitted that was a mistake.

However, coming clean now may be too little too late.

Simon has put himself in a position where his judgement and integrity can now be questioned and sadly for someone challenging to be the Leader of a mainstream political party that mistake - which is nothing to do with his sexuality - may totally undermine his otherwise worthy credentials for the top job.

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