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Tony Randall speaks to the chairman of West Ham FC 26th Nov 2012 David Gold with Daughter and MD of Ann Summers Vanessa Gold I was to meet Mr Gold at 3pm at the Ann Summers HQ in Surrey. Now I like to be early for appointments but even by my standards a full two hours was a record for me. But the staff were very helpful,filled me with coffee and mini twix bars and chatted away to me until the big hand nearly reached the hour of three. I was getting a touch nervous when I hear " Hello you must be Tony " it was Jane, Mr Golds PA. I was led to the top floor and to the chairman's office where I was greeted by the man himself and we began to talk about the club he's loved since a boy, Olympic stadium, Big Sam, Twitter, The Hammerettes and depression in football. TR : Having grown up a stones throw from the Boleyn Ground and a life long hammers supporter, this must be a dream come true for you to end up as chairman? DG : I have to confess it never occ

In conversation with Tracey Crouch MP for Chatham and Aylesford by Tony Randall  In my final part of talking to Tracey we discuss all the issues that concern her local constituents from the proposed Thames Estuary airport to the closing of shops and jobs in local high streets, and how she is going about ensuring that matters can be resolved which will benefit the communities. Twitter and yes being booted off the Parliamentary football team all feature in our discussion.  TR: Before you became a Member of Parliament you had already worked with in Westminster for several MPs. Have you always wanted to be an MP and what made you want to become one? TC: I actually didn't realise at first i wanted to be an MP. but a lot of my school friends would probably identify that i wanted to become one around the age of 17 or 18. I did some work experience for my then MP Michael Howard and he showed me how valuable the job is, It's not just about standing up in parliament waving order paper

In conversation with Tracey Crouch MP for Chatham and Aylesford. by Tony Randall  In the first of a two part interview Tracey talks to me about a subject that effects myself and people of all ages and walks of life, Mental Illness, Is it still a taboo subject? And why don't MPs admit to having this illness? Tracey openly expresses her views on the proposed social care reforms and being Vice Chairman of the All Party Group For Dementia.   10am was my appointment time with Tracey in the restaurant of the local supermarket, and always the professional Tracey arrived on time and before anything that much needed strong cup of coffee was ordered to start another long day.  I start by letting Tracey know about my history of depression and how it has effected me through out my life, ways i have tried to self harm and planned to end my life only for it to fail due to circumstances. A very concerned Tracey talks to me about the help I'm getting and her views on this issue. TC: It