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Now we know why jimmy crankey resigned

She never knew what her husband was up to.Pull the other one. He comes home with a £100k Jag and a £60k+ motorhome and she never said ' hey Jocky where did you get this money'? Maybe she thought he was the great suprendo.What governance of the parties funds eh, and they let her run a country.

Andy Pike ● 9d55 Comments

Exactly!  And it’s so bloody boring🙄

Sue Hammond ● 7d

Incorrect, Mr Hawkes. I and my wife are UK citizens only and don't have EU ID Cards. Try again. I wish I did have dual nationality like some of my friends with Irish or Italian parents/grandparents so I could avoid the Brexit bureaucracy. And Sue, don't worry I have many younger friends just waiting for the oldies who voted for Brexit to die so another vote can reverse the decision based on Farage's lies. I just support them and their frustrations with the old farts :-)

Michael Ixer ● 7d

How strange that a a lonk about a crooked scotsman and his complicit wife gets turned into a brexit debate.

Andy Pike ● 7d

Mr IxerYou unfortunately did not make yourself clear; perhaps deliberately.The officials did check your identity.Not by looking at your Passport but your id Card.So not such an officialdom-free trip as you chose to make it sound.Some might think they would be better employed looking at the migration flow from North Africa to Italy.Or even stopping those making their way to the Channel to take a Euro Uber-dinghy from France to the UK. Oh, I am wounded to think that such an open minded, sensitive, progressive and psychologically perceptive person such as you should consider me racist.On what grounds do you make a wounding accusation ?

John Hawkes ● 7d

@ John HawkesDate/Time: 26/05/26 15:53I am sure nobody would be surprised to learn that I have followed Nigel Farage’s political career for a long time and have been a subscribed member of UKIP, the Brexit Party and since 2024, Reform UK. I have also been heavily invested with his FB account and it’s a place to discuss not just his policies but also his life outside of politics.  Including his personal life.In November 2025 Farage bought a large house in his Clacton constituency and the Left-wing print media went into frenzy-mode.  He was accused of only buying it because he was facing extreme criticism for not living in the constituency that he represents, or just to add it to his considerable property portfolio, or it was some kind of tax dodge à la Rayner.  This last speculation was further fuelled because the property was solely registered to his longtime partner, Laure Ferrari, who he first met in 2007.  However FB gossip was more down-to-earth  and pragmatic.  The speculation was that LF wanted marriage but NF did not want to get married again.  However to prove his commitment to their relationship Farage bought the house for her using his own money.  Perhaps the funds were part of the £5M gift he received from Christopher Harborne, who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️  Killing two birds with one stone?  Finally it is Farage’s own money given as a personal gift so he can spend it however he wants to.  P.S.  @Michal IxerI worry about your OCD fixation with Brexit.  Seriously.

Sue Hammond ● 7d

Steve,It was always my understanding that the UK standards in beef production we higher than those in the EU.  So, why not enter into a trade agreement on this? What has changed is the stocking density of poultry.  The UK  decrees a maximum broiler stocking density of 39 kg/m2 whike the EU limits remain higher at 42 kg/m2.  UK rules also require strict turnaround times and lighting requirements to minimize footpad dermatitis.The main discrepancy is the use of pesticides.  While baseline food safety remains aligned, the pace of change and approach to risk assessment and pesticide regulation now differ between the two regions.  Meaning, the UK has freed the restrictions on the use of pesticides (remember the discussion on the use of neonicotinoids?)  The EU does not allow these and has recently introduced stringent regulations on pesticides that harm bees.

Ivonne Holliday ● 7d

Martine, yes my pencil sharpeners just cost a few pence

Elizabeth Balsom ● 7d

This is part of a headline on MailOnline today.  It made me laugh: ”As rumours swirl about Peter Murrell’s flamboyant tastes in soft furnishings ………..” Unfortunately, the article is behind a paywall.

Martine Guy ● 7d

Interesting, because, on a quick skim, this EU document seems to say EU food standards will be maintained for produce imported from NZ

Michael Ixer ● 7d

NZ has NOT aligned with EU standards. The two sides have come to an understanding whereby each recognises the other’s standards. The EU refuses to accept British standards and insists that the UK must comply with their  standards.

Steven Rose ● 7d

"they negotiated a mutually acceptable alignment on food safety (Sanitary and Phytosanitary, or SPS) rules. In contrast, the UK government has explicitly refused to align its regulations with EU standards, necessitating the Irish Sea border checks."UK refuses to align.

David Ainsworth ● 7d

That is not correct, Michael. NZ has not adopted EU standards on meat production and animal wekfare. The EU has simply recognised NZ standards as different but acceptable.

Steven Rose ● 7d

You have already been told the answer. NZ signed up to keep to the same standards, the UK has refused to do the same.We may not have diverged much now but if there's no agreement in place then the EU could make that deal with us and then we totally change our food standards.It's really not difficult to see.

Michael Brigo ● 7d

I doubt it was to do with our colour as they were looking at all passengers with EU ID Cards and checking their numbers using a device a device, I  assume to verify their authenticity.  Most of our fellow travellers seemed to be white Europeans. Nice attempt at racism, possibly driven by your own racist views? They may have been trying to track someone from Belgium because of an incident there the previous day, so wouldn't have been interested in people starting their journey in Paris after travelling from London on the previous day.

Michael Ixer ● 8d

The UK and the EU had exactly the same food standards at the time of Brexit. Since then there may be some divergences but I don’t believe that the UK’s standards are now inferior, let alone harmful. The EU could easily recognise British standards as they have done with NZ, but they have deliberately chosen not to. Why ?

Steven Rose ● 8d

Call it what you like. It looks like good judgment."The EU and New Zealand signed a trade agreement recognising each other's meat standards because they negotiated a mutually acceptable alignment on food safety (Sanitary and Phytosanitary, or SPS) rules. In contrast, the UK government has explicitly refused to align its regulations with EU standards, necessitating the Irish Sea border checks."

David Ainsworth ● 8d

A mire likely explanation is that the EU has del8verately sought to exploit the Irish border problem.

Steven Rose ● 8d

Better negotiators in NZ?  Our deal with them (and Australia) was hardly favourable to our farmers either.

Jonathan Callaway ● 8d

How do you explain the fact that the EU has signed a trade agreement with New Zealand whereby each side recognises the other’s meat standards, something which the EU has notably refused the UK, causing problems at the Irish border? I would call that punishment.

Steven Rose ● 8d

I do blame Johnson and Frost for agreeing such a poor deal.  I also believe it is a myth that the EU is out to punish us for Brexit.  We left the club so we get treated the same way as all other non-members, absent a rather better trade and cooperation agreement.  We are not being singled out.Brussels is far from perfect (!) but to suggest they are mafia-like is a nonsense.  It's a rules-based system and if we want to trade with them, never mind visit them, we have to abide by their rules.  At least before Brexit we had a say in setting those rules, but no longer.Maybe, if we get far right governments in France or Germany, the rules will change, but far right parties want greater national autonomy, not more international cooperation, so how that will advantage us, even if we end up with a far right government too, I really don't know.

Jonathan Callaway ● 8d

Jonathan, you appear to blame the EU's oppressive border arrangements on Johnson and Frost whereas the true culprit is the EU itself, motivated by a desire to punish the UK for Brexit and to deter any other countries wishing to leave. It's behaviour more characteristic of a mafia organisation than a free association of like minded countries inspired by ideals of peace and prosperity.

Steven Rose ● 8d

"Not sure what the district line signalling has to do with the local authority."Apparently Wandsworth Council has/had concerns and raised them (as has Merton Council):-"Wandsworth Council has engaged in ongoing discussions with Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail regarding severe and chronic problems on the District line's Wimbledon branch.The recent dialogue and ongoing issues center around the following:Outdated Signalling: The Wimbledon branch is still running on 1980s signalling, which is the root cause of frequent delays and cancellations. Local MPs and Wandsworth representatives have continuously lobbied TfL and central government to secure the funding needed to modernize the signalling.Disruption Impact: The Council frequently addresses public complaints regarding these reliability issues and track closures, particularly ahead of major events like the Wimbledon tennis tournament when the line is heavily relied upon.Committee Oversight: The Council's Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee regularly evaluates how District Line curtailments and signal failures force commuters onto local buses, compounding road congestion in areas like Putney.You can track upcoming transport committee meetings, agendas, and minutes via the Wandsworth Council Committee Information portal." A few weeks ago, Putney News had a relevant article:-https://putney.news/2026/05/02/the-district-line-will-never-be-fixed-new-documents-reveal/

David Ainsworth ● 8d

Oh, I forgot to list Scotland which of course is not an independent state.So the whole of the UK suffers the ignominy of the SNP's behaviour.

John Hawkes ● 8d

Mr Pikehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2d228r1953oDoes listing the names of Peter Murrell's favourite luxury good suppliers not constitute infringement of the BBC's 'no advertising' policy ?On the other hand the firms themselves may not be too pleased to be so closely associated with a convicted embezzler.How long in jug will he get ?BBC News "Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry was jailed for two years after being convicted of embezzling £25,000 from Women for Independence and the Glasgow Regional Association.If that case is the benchmark - with around a month in jail for every £1,000 embezzled - then Murrell could be behind bars for a very long time".

John Hawkes ● 8d

Not sure what the district line signalling has to do with the local authority.Perhaps the labour group at Merton coukd sort it,

Andy Pike ● 8d

Mr Ixer'in Milan the policeman checking train passengers wasn't interested in seeing our passports when he saw were British!'Bit of a racist comment is it not in multicultural Britain !"Is it becos you is white" ?

John Hawkes ● 8d

Mr Ainsworth'Be thankful that nobody could call Trump corrupt.'If you were a football manager having a bad season you would have been sacked years ago for prevarication, obfuscation and generally being a deceptive so and so whose word no one would trust.For when discussing the issue of corruption in Scotland, you try to divert attention by bringing Trump into the argument.Firstly if the citizens and voters of the US have the same opinion of Trump as you they would not have re-elected him.Do you think they were dumb and conned into doing so ?(Our US Special Correspondent Mr Ixer might help you here).Apparently in the Wikilist corruption Index the US is ranked 29th with the UK coming in at 20th.(That pesky Farage again ruining our good name I guess).Israel is 35th.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_Corruption_Perceptions_IndexAnd we know how much Wikipedia influences your thinking and opinion.Denmark is top.Other notables -Jordan 56thChina 76thSouth Africa 81stIndia 91stUkraine 104thPakistan 136thEgypt 130thNigeria 142ndBangladesh 150thIran 153rdRussia 157thSyria 172ndLibya 177thSudan and Somalia joint 181stQuite an eclectic list.Anyone like to offer an opinion on what many have in common ?

John Hawkes ● 8d

For those of you who make light of the EU's border controls, I might mention that even humanitarian convoys for Ukraine are faced with huge paperwork challenges.  The charity I have volunteered for, Medical Life Lines Ukraine, have worked hard to minimise crossing times, both from the UK to France and from Poland to Ukraine, but getting the paperwork processed in less than three hours is still regarded as a good result.The problem is that even though we are merely transiting the EU we have to complete full inventories of everything entering the EU and everything leaving it.The last convoy took 12 hours to cross from Poland to Ukraine due to documentation problems only the Poles could spot.If we had stayed in the EU, or if we can negotiate a better trade deal than the very poor one Johnston and Frosty delivered, at least we would be able to cross the Channel a bit more quickly.Translate one charity's problems to the movement of our exports and you can see the extent of additional costs our exporters are incurring.So it is no laughing matter!

Jonathan Callaway ● 8d

Never mind, it looks like the World's richest person, Elon,  is trying to destroy Nigel's chances by creating a division between Reform and Restore. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/25/elon-musk-retweet-andy-burnham-makerfield-byelection-reformAlthough it looks like Reform can create their own division on immigration policy? https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-uk-immigration-jenrick-zia-yusuf-farage-b2983620.htmlAnd their own sexist candidate seems to be trying to alienate a large proportionof voters?https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-uk-robert-kenyon-comments-misogynistic-b2983146.htmlAnd, also, isn't it time Lee Anderson completed his journey and jumped ship from Reform to Restore?

Michael Ixer ● 8d

Mr Hawkes, you'll be pleased to know that my recent entry to the EU for an interrail trip went smoothly as France can't yet make the EES kiosks work at St Pancras - perhaps they're still waiting for BT to install the telecommunications circuits? It wouldn't be the first time they've held up a project ...You'll also be please to note that my bank holiday trip to Leicester for science and technology purposes went smoothly, although on Friday the District Line journey from East Putney to St Pancras took about as long as the train from St Pancras to Leicester - signal failure at Wimbledon this time; I wonder if the new Wandsworth Council can get TfL and Network Rail to fix the Thames to Wimbledon signalling section?Well, so far Brexit doesn't seem to have done much for restricting illegal immigration? I've never advocated no borders controls, and there are checks within the EU - although in Milan the policeman checking train passengers wasn't interested in seeing our passports when he saw were British! And the official checking ID on the ferry returning from Greece to Italy apologised for taking a long time but "because of this Brexit nonsense" he had to check we hadn't overstayed out time in the EU - and we all agreed the UK should rejoin and make his job easier :-)

Michael Ixer ● 8d

Mr Hawkes, that comment about him having the full Ryman’s collection actually made me laugh.  

Martine Guy ● 8d

Mr Ainsworth'"Over the past seven years, crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne has given approximately £27 million to Nigel Farage and his associated political parties. This total includes roughly £22 million to the party (Reform UK/Brexit Party) and a separate £5 million personal gift to Mr Farage.'And what is wrong with that ?His money !What harm has this caused the citizens of the UK ?Bet you wish you had been similarly successful in business.Then look at how much money you could have donated to your pet cause.Namely the support of Palestinians and Iranians who wish to see Israel and the Jews annihilated.For the eighth time -"Does Israel have the right to exist on territory within its current boundaries"?

John Hawkes ● 8d

Be thankful that nobody could call Trump corrupt."Global oil prices touched $100 a barrel again Tuesday morning, marking renewed instability after the U.S. launched fresh strikes against Iran. The price of Brent crude later eased back down to around $99, still showing a rise from the dip to $96 a barrel the previous day, when hopes were high after President Donald Trump had promised a U.S.-Iran peace deal was on the horizon.But the fresh strikes—and Iran’s stern verbal warning that followed—have unsettled markets once more." (Time, May 26).How could Trump the peacemaker have possibly known that such an US attack would happen?

David Ainsworth ● 8d

Mr Ixer'So you think giving £5M to someone who has aspirations of becoming the next Prime Minister is done purely out aturism? You don't seem that naive to me, Mr Hawkes.'I am not.He did it do try to gain influence.I think there are groups called 'registered lobbyists' that do this daily in the HoC.And of course Trades Union and 'progressive' pressure groups are doing the same with financial donations and other assistance.What's the difference other than for some reason Farage is today's bogey man in West Putney.Why is that might I ask ?'Pot, Kettle Black' seem to be appropriate here  'The next time I have to travel to the EU I will be cursing everyone who voted for Brexit and made the UK  a third party country when I go through the EES system ... I loved freedom of movement when I  could go anywhere in the EU (and Iceland, Norway, Switzerland) on business or pleasure without stupid restrictions'. "Oh diddums".Having to have your passport scanned very slowly as the French supporting IT system is so merde and cannot cope on Bank Holidays !Much as I sympathise with restrictions on your "Happy Wanderings' might I ask if you think we should have an open border system so that anyone who wants to can travel with similar ease from Europe (and places further afield) to the UK as you did in your more youthful years ?

John Hawkes ● 8d

Apparently Christopher Harborne has given more than that. "Over the past seven years, crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne has given approximately £27 million to Nigel Farage and his associated political parties. This total includes roughly £22 million to the party (Reform UK/Brexit Party) and a separate £5 million personal gift to Mr Farage. Here is how that funding breaks down:Funding to Reform UK: Harborne has contributed over £22 million to Reform UK (formerly the Brexit Party). This includes a record-breaking £9 million given in 2025.Personal gift to Nigel Farage: In early 2024, Harborne gave Farage a £5 million gift, which Farage has stated was intended for personal security and as a reward for his decades of work on Brexit."

David Ainsworth ● 8d

So you think giving £5M to someone who has aspirations of becoming the next Prime Minister is done purely out aturism? You don't seem that naive to me, Mr Hawkes. The next time I have to travel to the EU I will be cursing everyone who voted for Brexit and made the UK  a third party country when I go through the EES system ... I loved freedom of movement when I  could go anywhere in the EU (and Iceland, Norway, Switzerland) on business or pleasure without stupid restrictions. 

Michael Ixer ● 8d

Ms Balsom'I liked the £110 pencil sharpener.  I wonder where you go to buy such an item - online? in a shop?'Unfortunately he suffered from the Imelda Marcos malady.When you have unaccountable power and access to so much of other people's money you can't resist spending it.Like her 3,000 pairs of shoes, I suspect he had the full Rymans' collection - pencil sharpeners, ball point pens (numerous colours), rubbers, lined pads.... So then he goes up-market.I wonder if he will be allowed a Harrods waste paper basket in his cell were he to be prosecuted and found guilty ?!Remember what Mrs Thatcher perceptively said which has lead to his, his wife's and possibly his Party's downfall."The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money"

John Hawkes ● 8d

Mr Ixer'Mr Hawkes,  those donations were to a party, not an individual. A £5M donation to an individual is, surely, different? Mr Farage seems unclear whether this was for his security or a "thank you" for Brexit; to me that seems proof it's the wealth that have gained from Brexit, not the majority of people. Why else would one give a £5M thank you?'If this money were given to an individual, where is the shame, corruption  or other malfeasance in that ?Were it to be a personal gift, it's the man's own money and so he can do what he wants with it and give it to whom and for whatever reasons he chooses.If it's a 'thank you' for Brexit, so what ?Nobody else's business.We live in a free country and within legal limits can do what we want with our money.Perhaps he wants to use it before Labour and the Greens introduce a Wealth Tax ?Like me, I am sure you hope the starting point for this is just £1 above the assets each of us comfortable Putneyites have worked hard to accumulate. And surely he also can, within the restrictions of HMRC guidelines regarding doner and recipient, do what he wishes with his money ?If the money in question were given to a Party, I assume there are guidelines regarding this also which the Electoral Commission (not the Guardian Opinion page) will decide were or were not followed.'Perhaps I sense some hypocrisy regarding gifts. Obviously, fraud is a different matter.'Hypocrisy on your part perhaps ?For do you not find it demeaning to watch Starmer touch his forelock to and kiss the hem of the garment of the German Head of the EU Commission that no one voted for as he tries to deny the Brexit vote in an attempt to wriggle back into the EU without us noticing ?Why is he doing this ?'In Q1 2026, UK GDP grew by 0.6% compared with the previous quarter (Q4 2025). Eurozone GDP increased by 0.1%, with Germany growing by 0.3% and France recording no growth. US GDP growth was 0.5%.'https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn02784/Obviously people of your persuasion are sh!t scared of the support Reform is alleged to be gathering from the working class.But at least you acknowledge the corruption going on north of the border.

John Hawkes ● 8d

Mr Hawkes,  those donations were to a party, not an individual. A £5M donation to an individual is, surely, different? Mr Farage seems unclear whether this was for his security or a "thank you" for Brexit; to me that seems proof it's the wealth that have gained from Brexit, not the majority of people. Why else would one give a £5M thank you?Some on this forum seemed upset that Sir Kier and others were given presents of smart clothes when representing our country, even though all of those were properly declared. Given that other countries give their politicians clothes allowances it didn't seem an unreasonable gift in the circumstances? Perhaps I sense some hypocrisy regarding gifts. Obviously, fraud is a different matter.

Michael Ixer ● 8d

Mr Ainsworth'"for many people, it just looks odd that somebody handed a politician £5million.".But does it look more odd than donations by the Unions to the Labour Party albeit they are beginning to think it's a waste of money.'Labour’s biggest union backer has cut its annual donation to the party by more than £500,000 in a major blow to Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership'.Here are those individuals and Unions who funded Labour's Election campaign - Biggest individual donors:Reginald Collins £350,000.00Maqbool Ahmed £75,180.00Richard Swann £50,000.00 Amin Hemani £50,000.00 Waheed Alli £35,000.00Jason Stockwood £20,000.00Robert Latham £15,000.00Jennifer Clifton £10,000.00Robert Latham £5,000.00Gordon Dalyell £5,000.00Antony Gormley £4,500.00Martin Littler £3,000.00Ian McLaughlin £2,500.00and biggest Union benefactors -Unite £414,610.52Unison £347,562.68GMB £229,448CWU £101,205.93ASLEF £28,404.29USDAW £16,827FBU £11,725.00CTU £11,541.79and even PLCs (many looking to hold leverage over l'il Red Ed !?Labour Together £98,726.32SSE PLC £22,400Scotia Gas Networks Limited £4,400.00PG Paper Company Limited £3,928London Hotel Group Limited £3,750.00Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution Limited £3,200.00Invicta Public Affairs £3,000So let's not think Reform is the only Party willing to accept corporate or quasi-corporate support.Meanwhile -'Burnham is expected to get significant union backing and has already been given a modest £20,000 by some of them. He could get endorsements and support from Unite and Unison, which have called for Starmer’s administration to be more true to Labour values'.I assume there are rules governing Party funding and financial electoral support.Doubtless Farage and Burnham will be playing by the rules.And even Red Ange has been cleared by HMRC so she's got c.40K to spend !

John Hawkes ● 8d

An honest reply.

David Ainsworth ● 8d

Mr Ixer'As Mr Ainsworth said, £400,000 over 12 years hardly seems worth it given the risk of reputational damage?'Now we all know from his comments on Israeli politicians that Mr Ainsworth is always fair minded and willing to give people the benefit of the doubt regarding their actions.But I don't think these frauds were irrational at all.They are examples of what people having power in pretty much a one Party state do.They abuse it for their own advantage.In his case, who is going to stop him ?His wife ?Certainly not the Party and Government officials beholden to both her and him. I can imagine my grandmother, who was a true working class struggler, saying, almost Pythonesque-like, - "He's not mental he's just a greedy bugger"

John Hawkes ● 8d

If Farage did something wrong he will be investigated, personally l am not bothered.

Robert Wheeler ● 8d

Mr Hawkes. I don't really care about the SNP, other than I'm not keen on breaking up the UK. This type of fraud, which is almost certain to be uncovered, seems irrational to me. Particularly when one buys a camper van and parks it at one's mother's home? As Mr Ainsworth said, £400,000 over 12 years hardly seems worth it given the risk of reputational damage? But who knows, it's puzzling? Perhaps more details will emerge during sentencing, although as he pleaded guilty Perhaps the details will never emerge unless to SNP provides details to the donors?

Michael Ixer ● 8d

This was a reply to Mr Wheeler's 08.28.

David Ainsworth ● 8d

Daily Express:-"for many people, it just looks odd that somebody handed a politician £5million.".

David Ainsworth ● 8d

Steven'And Nicola Sturgeon had the nerve to call the Johnson administration 'corrupt'."I call counsel for the defence.Mr Ainsworth"

John Hawkes ● 8d

And Nicola Sturgeon had the nerve to call the Johnson administration 'corrupt'.

Steven Rose ● 8d

Elizabeth, I’d forgotten the pencil sharpener on this list.  I’ve always managed ok with a cheap one from Rymans and never knew one costing £110 existed.  The cheap one has lasted years too.

Martine Guy ● 8d

I liked the £110 pencil sharpener.  I wonder where you go to buy such an item - online? in a shop?

Elizabeth Balsom ● 9d

Mr Ixer'Yes, when one looks at his purchases, one wonders if he had/has some sort of mental health issue?'Not that old chestnut.Up there with the defence of the boy rapists which was "they were too young to understand and have responsibility for their crimes".Today Jack the Ripper would put the 'metal health issue' defence case forward.And probably get off on it.Murrell was one of the enormous members of the ever expanding political and activist class who have never had a real job.Particularly a large one in Scotland subsidised in its 'progressive policies' by English taxpayers.It's just that he was a crook and used the cover of 'public service' to put his hand in the till.And his poor 'Wee, sleekit, cowran, tim'rous beastie' of a wife with a similar progressive (sic) claim to public adulation, and a solely political career throughout life, knew nothing about it !"Darling, some generous supporter for Scottish independence has just kindly left a £100,000 camper van for us on the drive. Now we can drive to Brussels when we are independent of England and in the EU".Now however for her as well 'O, what a panic's in thy breastie!'And "I knew nothing of these financial frauds. I am only a little woman and far too busy on other matters".Great statement from one always banging on about equality for women challenged by misogyny.Note how quickly she has dropped him.Like a hot tattie !

John Hawkes ● 9d

Yes, when one looks at his purchases, one wonders if he had/has some sort of mental health issue?

Michael Ixer ● 9d

What gets me are the items he spent the money on! My favourite: £2,618.16 on salt and pepper grinders from Lalique.  What a waste of money!

Martine Guy ● 9d

Oh l don’t know David the Green leader seems to be doing his hardest to break the rules and don’t get me started on Rayner.It’s called a trough and politicians feel the right to stick their nose in when they think they can get away with it.  I am waiting for the light to be shone properly on the EU gravy train.

Robert Wheeler ● 9d

£400k in 12 years - bloody amateur. Left wing parties just can't compete in this sort of game.

David Ainsworth ● 9d