We’re getting reports of an extraordinary development in Westminster, where the British politician Nigel Fairweather appears to have told the truth at today’s press conference.
Asked a simple question, Fairweather took a moment to rehearse his response … and told a veritable truth.
Our correspondent says that his seemingly trivial truth-telling might have serious repercussions for his political career. Senior figures in his party are understood to be concerned. One source, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the incident as ‘deeply unhelpful’ and said colleagues would be seeking assurances that it would not happen again.