23 SEPTEMBER 2000, Page 77

No. 2157: Myself when young.. .

William Hague's pint-swilling reminis- cences set me thinking as well as grimacing. You are invited to supply an imaginary boastful confession of juvenile naughtiness by a British politician, alive or dead. Maximum 150 words. Entries to `Competition No. 2157' by 5 October.