Lembit Opik joins Daily Sport

Manchester-based Sport Media Group has announced that Lib Dem MP Lembit Opik will be the Daily Sport's new political columnist.

He’ll appear every Friday to provide news, views and what’s happening in the world of politics.

"This is a huge coup for the Sport.  Lembit is one of the only politicians that real people have heard of and can relate to," said Daily Sport editor Pam McVitie.

"He's opinionated, outrageous and knows what Sport readers want.  We're thrilled to have him on board."

Opik sprang to fame outside the political world first through his relationship with TV weather presenter Sian Lloyd and then with one half of the Cheeky Girls - they subsequently split shortly after their engagement.

"I can't wait to get started, this is the perfect partnership," added Opik.

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