Something stirring in the undergrowth…
As a father, I have always tried with my children to wear my political life with a very light touch. I have seen too many politicians’ offspring land up hating the whole business.
Yet something is definitely happening out there to capture young peoples’ imaginations. Interest in the Conservative Party has grown enormously on university campuses. My daughter, having had a rather detached view of these things, met David Cameron this summer and is now a huge fan.
All I can say is that last night I helped to put together a reception in the House of Commons for young lawyers. It was a tremendous success. George Osborne spoke extremely well and the whole gathering had a very cheerful buzz about it.
Every generation has a fresh set of challenges to face up to, but it is important that the brightest and best young people think about politics, and that some actually get involved.
If death and taxation are inevitable, I am afraid politics is as well…………..there is no escape!