Jeffrey’s invented a lot of tales but is rightly renowned for spinning them brilliantly. This former politician wrote some brilliant diaries whilst in prison and now is mostly likely to be found doing charitable deeds. His shepherd’s pie and Krug parties are still the stuff of legends.
The Rt. Hon. The Lord Archer
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- without the strain of this trial
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The Conservative Party should elect him leader immediately.
I like Jeffrey’s views on BDST. He should be listened to and his prison diaries are well worth a read.
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