Blair aide arrested in cash for peerages probe

[Blogg]

For a second there the words "Blair" and Arrested" got me quite jubilant

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/6279729.stm

 

[Giblets]

Theres another thread with a lot more replies in. Bl00dy great if you ask me.

 

[Iolis]

".......a source told the BBC Mr Blair was giving Miss Turner his full support."

That is Ministerial code the translation of which means the 'kiss of death' for the advisor!

Minor functionaries are generally the first and usually the only casualties in cases of illegality and impropriety perpetrated by their bosses. 'Low-hanging fruit' is easier to pick!

Let us hope she has had the foresight to accumulate some relevant, admissible and demonstrably incriminating evidence of sufficient probity to string up her boss.

The first rule of being a minion in a subservient role to the powerful - always find and keep the dirt. You never know when it will save your skin once you have outlived your usefulness!