As far as I can tell John Battle seems to be a bit of a dude. He’s my local MP(Labour) and I have sent a few campaign postcards and letters his way asking him to implement certain policies and sign bills on such issues as workers rights in the garment industry and climate change. Each time he has replied, informing me that has either signed the bill or is already campaigning on the issue. His main areas of interest appear to be poverty, international development, inter-faith cohesion and housing. I don’t know the bloke, so I obviously can’t vouch for him on all levels, but the evidence so far is very encouraging in my opinion! Oh and, just in case you want to know more about John Battle the man, apparently his interests outside politics include music, poetry and Leeds United FC!