so what will ian botham actually be doing? it sounds an importantjob.ying to grab the headlines? on the one hand, trying to grab the headlines? on the one hand. you _ trying to grab the headlines? on the one hand, you could _ trying to grab the headlines? on the one hand, you could argue _ trying to grab the headlines? on the one hand, you could argue that - trying to grab the headlines? on the one hand, you could argue that this| one hand, you could argue that this is a classic exercising soft power. he was australia's nemesis in his cricketing days. he is well known, people want to meet him, he can open doors, and that helps grease the wheels and all of that is helpful. 0ther wheels and all of that is helpful. other people say it is a bit of a gimmick. jeffrey donaldson has been made envoy to cameroon. i doubt he has the same following their that ian botham has in australia. but in terms of what they actually do, you have got to be an mp or a member of the house of lords to get this job. it is voluntary and unpaid. you're expected to visit market wher