New Tory MP Louise Mensch (until recent marriage Louise Bagshawe) was confronted by a journalist asking if she'd make a comment about allegations she took drugs in her 20s. She has promptly replied by publishing both the request for comment and her amusingly honest reply.
Originally Posted by JournalistOriginally Posted by reply by Louise Mensch MP
Good to see a politician be perfectly frank and honest. Takes the sting out of the story. Should a politician be upfront and honest like this or deny or come up with contorted "I smoked but never inhaled" responses? I saw her recently taking on Piers Morgan regarding the hacking allegations, I think she is someone to watch in the future.