Asbo drive leaves Ladyman in a spin

Former community care minister Stephen Ladyman had a close encounter with an Asbo last weekend.

Ladyman was appearing on BBC’s Top Gear TV programme, where presenter Jeremy Clarkson tested a new Ford that he nicknamed the “Asbo” because of its “chavtastic” qualities.

Ladyman’s own performance – viewers saw him spinning his Suzuki off a test track at 80mph – suggested there might be a bit of boy racer in him.