Letters From A Tory Daily views on British politics and the Conservative Party from a centre-right thinker who writes letters on his blog to politicians, journalists and many others.

“Sexual addiction is comparable to the other, better known addictions, such as drugs, alcohol and gambling. Many people suffer different types of this disease. …I hope that in time people will be able to understand and forgive me as I fight this difficult, personal battle.”

- Lord Laidlaw, who has admitted to receiving treatment for his ’sex addiction’ and has apparently been fighting this terrible disease for his whole adult life which is ironic, given his surname