I used to admire Ken Clarke in his out of government years, but disagreed with him and his constant support and campaigning for the tobacco lobby.
I detested Portillo during his government days but quite like the man now.
Another politician would be Boris Johnson who doesn't seem to take himself too seriously, I laughed when that C**t Michael Howard sent him to Liverpool to apologise for his gaff in the Spectator that he didn't even write.
Tony Ben stands out as a real conviction politician as did Foot ,both fought for what they believed unlike the newer bunch who seem more concerned with their careers.
I used to be a very political person but with all the current scandals I cant get the enthusiasm for it like I used to.