Who is the British Obama?
In my previous posting, I talk – as I have on many previous occasions – about the American politician Barack Obama. His mother is white and his father is from Africa. He is young, charismatic and black and is the strongest candidate to be the first man of colour to bid for the top job in the American political system.
So, is there anyone in Britain who might beat a similar path? Is there any politician who is young, charismatic and black who might one day aspire to the Cabinet if not the Premiership?
So far, all the black people who have made an impact of national politics in the UK have been Labour – think Paul Boateng, Bernie Grant, Ooona Macdonald, Baroness Scotland. But maybe – to everyone’s surprise – the real breakthrough will come from the Conservative Party?
What about Adam Afriyie? I know, you’ve never heard from him. Well, he’s the Conservative MP for Windsor and he was elected a year and a half ago, so it’s very early days. But, just maybe, he’s a man to watch. His mother is white and his father is from Africa – sound familiar? He’s 41. What he needs now is some profile – and maybe NightHawk can help.
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