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Truth in Politics: Does it Exist?

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In answer to this question, many people might be tempted to say ’No’, judging by their negative or disappointing experience of politics, and the number of politicians who have lost credibility trying to deliver that truth and have been found wanting, or were proven to be blatant liars - like the empty promise of £millions to the NHS (on the side of a bus) to emotionally move people to vote for Brexit!  The surprising fact is that truth does exist in politics, but it is often lost along the way for one main reason: politics operate on two levels - INTENTION and REALITY - and truth is often lurking somewhere between them , which makes it difficult to find. No doubt every politician starts out with the intention of being truthful. They are often guided by ideals of truth, by principles that enable truth, and the determination to deliver their truth. In fact, it seems that the goal of every politician, especially the new ones, is to ensure that voters recognise their singular commit...