Re: Wargamer in Parliament

From: 72717.212@compuserve.com (Andrew S. Davidson)

Date: Mon, 05 May 1997 00:00:00 +0000

A.Poulter@lboro.ac.uk (Alan Poulter) wrote:

>Congratulations to Nicky Palmer, a long time wargamer and PBM afficionado,
>who is now Labour MP for Broxtowe in Nottingham! Nicky's pic and short bio
>are at:-
>
>http://www.labourwin97.org.uk/party/constituency_search/bd.html
>
>At last someone has found an occupation which allows unlimited gaming time

I have been following Nicky's campaign and, so far, he has cut back on
his gaming.  Perhaps he will relax now but, knowing Nicky, I doubt it.
Politics is a Great Game but you never achieve a final victory.

This is not the first campaign that Nicky has fought.  Back in 83, he
stood for Chelsea - the safest Tory seat in the land.  By coincidence,
another big name wargamer, Charles Vasey, was married at Chelsea
registry office during this campaign.  Imagine our surprise, when
Nicky drives past on top of his battle bus, haranguing the wedding
party with his loud-hailer!

If you want to search for more details, note that his nom-de-guerre is
now "Nick Palmer".

Another gaming celebrity, Gyles Brandreth, failed to get back in as MP
for Chester.  Still, this is clearly a net gain for our sort of
gaming.

Andrew

References

Wargamer in Parliament
A.Poulter@lboro.ac.uk (Alan Poulter)
Fri, 02 May 1997 00:00:00 +0000

Referenced By

Wargamer in Parliament
A.Poulter@lboro.ac.uk (Alan Poulter)
Fri, 02 May 1997 00:00:00 +0000