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11 June 2010updated 24 Sep 2015 10:46am

The NS Interview: Colin Firth

“I didn’t feel like throwing confetti over Clegg and Cameron.”

By Sophie Elmhirst

You’ve campaigned on social issues for years. What sparked your political interest?
Adolescent indignation. I’ve never grown out of it. Also travel, and having questioning parents. My father was the chairman of the local Liberals and took me canvassing.

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