I'd never vote for this person in a million years (and as a Calder Valley voter I had the chance to do so in 2005 had I wished). But that's because she's a Tory. I disagree with her politics. I couldn't care less who she's been sleeping with.
Ms Truss has been defending herself by saying that the affair has been public knowledge for some time and that she informed the national party about it ahead of the selection. I'm deeply uncomfortable with this:
Firstly, why should she have to defend what she does in her private life? As long as she's not breaking any laws then it's hardly anyone else's business.
Secondly, would she be subject to the same scrutiny by Norfolk Tories if she was a bloke? I suspect not.
Might I therefore suggest a different defence she could offer the local association? It goes like this: "My personal life has got nothing to do with you. Keep your nose out".
