We’re All Going On a Summer Holiday

No more spending for a week or two.

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has rejected claims he may have compromised his impartiality by accepting a holiday from a friend. Trade commissioner Peter Mandelson has also faced questions about hospitality which he received abroad.

Mr Blair is not alone. Free loading seems to be the right of the modern politician. Funny how they all have millionaire friends, who would never think of asking them for any cash. How many Millionaire friends do you have?