Zac Goldsmith wins an endorsement… from his ex-brother-in-law

Zac Goldsmith’s mayoral campaign hit a bum note this month when his attempts to reach out to the Indian community backfired. The Conservative MP found himself accused of ‘racially profiling’ voters who have Indian sounding names with patronising leaflets.

Happily he appears to have a different plan in place when it comes to winning over the Pakistani vote. Step forward Imran Khan. The Pakistani politician, and former cricketer, has endorsed Goldsmith’s mayoral bid. Khan says Goldsmith has the ‘leadership capabilities to make a great mayor’:

Zac Goldsmith is running for mayor of London. Have known him for 20 yrs. He is an honourable man with strong convictions & compassion. 1/2

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 23, 2016

2/2 Zac is a man of integrity with a commitment to justice. He has the leadership capabilities to make a great mayor pic.twitter.com/WkKW7FNKr2

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 23, 2016

So, what exactly is it about Zac’s campaign that has attracted the attention of a prominent Pakistani politician? Mr S suspects the answer may lie with Goldsmith’s sister.