Dear Mary: Jim Broadbent worries that he lacks ‘certainty’

From Jim Broadbent

Q. As an immensely successful actor I am more than happy with my lot. However, I have recently developed a burning desire to make my mark in politics. I feel sure that I could make a favourable impression and that it could only enhance my already stratospheric public profile. My only problem is I lack ‘certainty’. I really don’t know what I think on any given subject. I don’t necessarily see this as an insurmountable problem since in my career to date I have given ample evidence that I can spout arrant nonsense convincingly, but I would like guidance as to which political party would most benefit from my particular skills.

A. The Liberal Democrats, as the most chameleon-like party, would be the natural home for an actor, but it doesn’t really matter which party you join — as long as you stand in a seat threatened by Ukip.