13 min read âYou have very few real friends in politicsâ. Former minister for justice says he will never fully get over circumstances that led to departure from cabinet
Alan Shatter doesnât know what to do with his cacti. One cactus with long, sharp spines has grown very tall. He has moved it from an indoor conservatory to an outside greenhouse where it takes up a lot of space.
Gardening is one hobby that has helped the former minister for justice and defence take his mind off the events of 2014 that ultimately spelt the end of a three-decade career in politics.