In 2008 he contested a by - election for Hampstead Town ward ( where he lives ) on Camden London Borough Council , that had been triggered by the resignation of the Conservative incumbent .
In 2008 he lost to the Liberal Democrats .
In 2008 he contested a by - election for Hampstead Town ward ( where he lives ) on Camden London Borough Council , that had been triggered by the resignation of the Conservative incumbent , but lost to the Liberal Democrats .