Nicholas E HousdenAUTHOR BIONicholas Housden's journey is anything but conventional. Educated at a local comprehensive school in Gloucester, he went on to study sport at the prestigious Hartpury College - launching a promising career in professional football with Cheltenham Town FC.But life had other plans. After facing personal upheaval, including a broken marriage, criminal convictions, business failings, and the challenges of fatherhood, Nicholas took an unexpected turn into politics. At just 31 he became the youngest sitting county councillor in Gloucestershire, diving headfirst into complex, often chaotic world of local government.From encounters with prime ministers and high stakes political decisions to navigating scandals, multi-million-pound projects, and public health policy, Nicholas has seen the best and worst of public life. His story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless honesty - infused with dark humour, dramatic twists, and a sharp critique of power and privilege.This is not just another author. This is a man who lived every chapter he writes. Read More Read Less