This week gone may have been a quiet one in British politics; however, it was a very exciting one in Iowa USA.

I have lost count of the number of people who have said to me today, “Americans will never vote for a woman President” or “Americans will never vote for a Black President”.

Well, the only seriously considered Caucasian male is a Republican, and given that just about everyone thinks the Democrats are sailing towards their D:Ream election, I will personally hesitate from making such statements!

I am sorry I haven’t blogged earlier today; Friday is always difficult as I am on the road or on appointments almost all day.

Today involved meetings with the Chief Constable, constituents, Robert Bloomfield School (see main website) and Aragon Housing Association, amongst other things!

Regular blogging will take place in future on the five weekdays and I promise I will always try to get something up on the Friday, even if it’s only ‘have a nice weekend’, speaking of which….