You spend years writing a blog and building a profile; then this arrives...

Today I had a VERY nice note from Zac...

Dear Resident,

A big part of the job of being an MP involves cooperating and liaising with your local Councillors. These men and women do a hugely important job representing their residents and running Richmond borough. Without their energy and competence, my job would be a great deal more difficult.

With the 2014 Council elections now less than a year way, I am writing to ask you whether you have ever considered running as a Conservative council candidate? The Richmond Borough Conservatives would like to hear from committed local people who are interested in standing for election across the borough. 

You don't need any political experience. We are looking for people who have an affinity with local Conservative ideals and who love their local community and want to serve their neighbours on the council.

If you are interested or would like to learn more, please email us at candidates@rpnkconservatives.co.uk with your contact details and someone will get in touch. 

Best wishes,

Zac Goldsmith 
MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston

I guess he doesn't read this blog nor my stuff at The New Statesman :-) Honestly, it's not like I don't write to him all the time...

Anyway, we had a nice e mail exchange over it...

You see Nick. you'll have to be nicer to me.... hahahahahahahahahahahahahah......