I studied law at University with the Northern Ireland Minister:
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Some of his views on the socially disadvantaged (and various other groups) he aired down the union bar (albeit aged 19...) could, if repeated, ruin his career today!
He was a troubling figure back then: drifting pompously around campus in tweed jackets, utterly obsessed by politics and Lady Thatcher in particular.
His side kick (who shall remain nameless) used to drive to campus in a jaguar and later fled the country on charges of embezzlement.
This is perhaps Conor's moment in history: trying to drum up support for breaking a contract.
I am sure this was not the stuff of his dreams back then...
What a sorry spectacle it all is.