General Election 1997 - Piers Merchant Departing with his Wife Helen

The speaker emphasizes accountability to their local Conservative association, highlighting that they are the ones who choose and decide the speaker's candidacy, not the media. The speaker reflects on the importance of being at home with family after a tiring week and concludes with expressions of gratitude and farewell.

According to the speaker, who should choose the candidate?

What is the speaker's sentiment towards the media's role in choosing candidates?