Darren Jones stood at the despatch box telling MPs that Peter Mandelson “must answer for his actions and behaviour”, presenting himself as a guardian of standards and transparency.
But privately he had told Mandelson, “You’ve been doing such a great job, and you worked wonders with Trump. I’m so sorry about today,” and sought his advice on how to climb the ministerial ladder.
When a minister is both the public face of accountability and the private supplicant for guidance from the very figure under scrutiny, questions about double standards practically ask themselves.
Hello Tesco Mobile.
Is there a flag for people who aren't LBGTQ and who don't obsess about sexuality or identity politics, and if so when will you be flying it on your app?
Is there a month for us too?
Can you see how this kind of thing actually CREATES division?
Shabana Mahmood has CONDEMNED the Henry Nowak protests in Southampton, saying those responsible will be arrested.
Meanwhile, here she is on a pro-Palestine protest which turned violent and forced a supermarket to close.
She has since deleted this video. Please don't RT it.
@but_cyclists Standards for drivers joining motorways and duel carriageways are getting much worse. I'm sure many of those joining assume they have the right of way despite signage and common sense. Far too many force their way in causing others to break or move out.
@justsay_mother Phrases like that just goes to show how out of touch with reality @labourlewis is and questions his suitability to be in Government.
Labour are sinking at the polls because of this constant stream of rubbish.
Respect for women should be the norm.