AT the moment, one of the most pervasive forms of corruption in the Westminster Tory government seems to be financial, but another aspect is only just beginning to come to the fore. And the Tory solution?

Owen Paterson is found guilty of breaching the rules, so change the scrutiny system or rules. Paul Dacre is found unsuitable for the top job with Ofcom, so change interviewers and the job specifications to make him suitable.

Then Boris states publicly that anyone breaking the rules or code of conduct must face investigation and punishment, though that obviously does not apply to him, or Priti Patel or … a whole load of other Tories.

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But, with things usually going in threes, what next?

Oh, I forgot. Malcolm Offord is rejected in a democratic election, so ignore democracy, make him a peer and give him a Ministerial post in Scotland, where democracy does not matter.

Is this the new code of conduct for “Global Britain”?

P Davidson
Falkirk