A few weeks ago, while I was with my father who is still in hospital after sustaining a catastrophic stroke, I got a phone call. I was asked if I could participate in a political debate. I would be debating against a politician called David Seymour. That in itself was daunting as I knew he was a seasoned debater and took no prisoners. Then they told me who'd be on my team, the ex Prime Minister, Sir Bill English and Dr Leonie Herx - I think my heart stopped for a moment.. how