An Iraq War colonel blamed people being more interested in “potholes and hedges” than international affairs after failing to secure victory in a Northern Ireland constituency.
He said that independent unionist candidate Alex Easton appeared to be polling well as he defended his election campaign efforts. “They’re interested in local politics, they’re not interested in cutting VAT, they’re not interested in international affairs. They’re interested in potholes and hedges.” He added: “I was asked to do this, and I’m happy to do it. I financed myself and I’m pleased I did it because, I’m putting something back into Northern Ireland and I’m pleased to do that.”
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