THIS is the moment a former Prime Minister was spotted 'hiding under a tree' at Lingfield races. The ex-premier was caught by Sky Sports Racing cameras at the Surrey track on New Year's Eve. Some politicians are big fans of racing, with current leader Sir Keir Starmer going to Doncaster for last year's St Leger meeting.
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Liz Truss was famously 'absolutely rinsed' by a commentator in 'one of the best clips ever aired on British TV'. But it was another Conservative who showed their love for the sport on a cold, blustery afternoon of, it's fair to say, fairly low level action.
Theresa May, 68, was the ex-Tory leader seen taking cover under a tree. She appeared to be alongside husband Philip before the 2.14pm race, won by 7-2 Batal Dubai. It didn't look like May, who was PM from 2016-2019, had a runner in the contest. But she might have some more time to go to the races after standing down from the House of Commons at last year's general election.
