From the [UK] Sun:

Doting dad David Cameron was seen for the first time by voters last night playing with his disabled son.

The Tory leader was filmed feeding Ivan, five — who has a rare form of cerebral palsy.

A TV crew was allowed in as the family had breakfast at home. Mr Cameron’s daughter Nancy, four, and son Arthur, two, sat on either side of him.

He admitted the move would spark accusations he was exploiting his kids for political gain. But he insisted he was a family man with nothing to hide.

Ivan’s condition became known days after he was born — and he needs 24-hour care.

… Prime Minister Gordon Brown has rarely been seen with his own children John, four, and Fraser, 20 months — who suffers from cystic fibrosis. He and wife Sarah have decided never to talk about his condition.

Connecting the dots: Both the British prime minister and the leader of the opposition have children with disabilities. Gordon Brown’s son has cystic fibrosis; Cameron’s son has cerebral palsy.

Related story in the [UK] Daily Mail: David Cameron defends decision to invite TV cameras into his home

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