MPs have yet to receive their just desserts

Yesterday, Tim Montgomerie of ConservativeHome posted a controversial piece on MPs, the gist of which is that the public are now a lynch mob. About 90% of responders showed their displeasure.

Old Holborn's "snoozing rottweiler" analogy is apt.

In my view, Tim got this completely wrong.

My sticking point is that MPs have exempted themselves from the vile laws and taxes they've imposed on the rest of us - and made our lives hell, while they live high on the hog. And they've b*ggered up the country and sold it to foreigners for grace and favour - theirs.

How can MPs possibly expect to remain "in touch" with the electorate if they are not subject to the laws they draft and fail to read? How can they attempt to impose on us their upside-down morality when it is plain they have none of any worth.

Nobody should be above the law. As such, until prosecutions for those guilty of fraud and tax-evasion are brought, justly, in the public's view, politicians will be viewed with suspicion and will find their fortunes diminished.

Unless, of course, the EU changes all that, and we descend further into totalitarian hell.

Reminder: Join Old Holborn on his walk on 5th November to the House of Commons Gallery, to send the powers that be, who have overstayed their welcome, a timely message.  

We are not amused by your antics, your laws, your taxes and your plans. We want you gone.

It promises to be a pleasant occasion - with a mission.