Football, so the myth goes, is the working mans game. We’re not sure that’s still true, with tickets to some games on the being sold for £97 each. Still the politicians buy into this, and pretend to be football fans in a bid to appeal to the White Van vote. 

Imagine the shame felt by Aston Villa fans when PM David Cameron said he was also a fan of the Midlands club. Horrifying. Skateboarding, on the other hand, is political kryptonite.

The suits don’t like to venture near such grubby, urban pursuits. So, aside from Boris Johnson lending his support to the Save The South Bank Appeal, skateboarding remains politician free, and with its dignity and credibility intact.