Reading the papers this week you might think Jon Cruddas does nothing but write speeches about the Labour party.
But, as we reveal above, the great hope of the left has other things he likes doing in his spare time.
Exclusive pics have come our way showing Cruddas landing an 11lb 2oz barbel on the River Kennet during his summer holidays.
That is no ordinary fish. Serious coarse fishermen regard that size of catch as pretty remarkable, exceptional even.
It is no wonder that Cruddas despairs about the pessimism of his colleagues. When you land a prize that big you must begin to think anything is possible.
