Archive for 30/03/2009

Priorities

Which is more serious - that Jacqui Smith’s spouse claimed on her expenses for two naughty films he had ordered or that her claim for a second home allowance is probably somewhat dubious? The former certainly provides the press, including the Telegraph, with long and closely-researched stories. But after April 1 when shoals of expense claims will be made public the newspapers will have a heck of a job sorting out the best stories - what should be the priority doubtful items or doubtful sums of money? The latter in my materialist opinion. Who is the most expensive rider on the gravy train?

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