Who is ‘cravat man’? Neckwear steals the show in Olly Robbins parliamentary grilling | Politics
It was blockbuster viewing for politicos across the country: the livestreamed grilling of Olly Robbins. While the sacked Foreign Office civil servant was billed as the star of the show, for many he was upstaged by a well-dressed man wearing a cravat. “I’ve got a big collection,” said Andrew Edwards, the scene stealer in question. His appearance in the background of parliament’s foreign affairs select committee on Tuesday provoked many questions. Who is he and why is he rocking a cravat? The answer to the latter question is actually quite simple. “I’m a sad person. They save the dirt around your neck from getting on to your shirt collar. I like to have my collars white and smart,” he said. Edwards owns cravats in many colours, his favourites being red, blue and green. The look was completed by a red pocket handkerchief. Photograph: House of Commons/UK parliament/PA Edwards, who is a Wiltshire town councillor, has been attending committee hearings and court cases for more than 20 years. He has often found himself in the company …
