Work experience

Via Croydonian, my attention is drawn to Green councillor, member of the Greater London Authority, ex-Deputy Mayor of London and Ken Livingston fan, Jenny Jones.

She spent about ten years as an archaeologist in the Middle East, apparently "specialising in analysing ancient bird droppings", before embarking on a career in politics.

There are very few people who have any real political qualifications, but wading through and analysing shit for a decade must be about the best preparation that you can have...