Lembit Opik considers president of Estonia race - BBC (6)
Eestlased Inglismaal | 21 Nov 2018  | EWR OnlineEWR
Former MP turned media celebrity Lembit Opik says he is constantly asked to consider running to become the president of Estonia.

The ex-Welsh Lib-Dem said he has considered contesting the post when it next comes up for election.

The former I'm A Celebrity - Get Me Out Of Here TV contestant was speaking after visiting the Estonia capital Tallinn.

Estonia was home to his grandfather, the astronomer Ernst Julius Opik.

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Mr Opik said he had been asked to consider being either a member of the Estonian parliament, or to consider running as president.

"One position is just to be a member of parliament, which I would not mind doing," the 53-year-old said.

"There are 101 MPs and they do work in coalition, so it is not very partisan.

"The other position is president of Estonia. It is more than just a non-executive role - I could make quite a big splash.

"I have not got a campaign plan but I have said I would be interested. It's not an appointed job, I would have to stand for it."

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Well?26 Nov 2018 07:40
What about them?
Give us some details, then we can make some kind of assessment.
Meet the candidate...25 Nov 2018 09:59
...and judge him for yourself.
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A dignified figurehead?25 Nov 2018 09:21
Precisely who is constantly asking him to run for president? Why?

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