I share a love of football, cycling and music with an old friend of mine from university. We live in different parts of the UK, but keep in touch via WhatsApp and meet up when our paths cross. He’s funny, outgoing and has a lovely family. However, our politics are very different and we hold conflicting world views. I really don’t understand why an otherwise decent guy can hold such opinions. I’m sure he thinks the same of me. Luckily, this doesn’t stop us being friends.