Medals for mps
Another example of lack of awareness
Published: 11/03/2010
A PREREQUISITE for becoming an MP must surely be the ability to misread the mood of the public. If the expenses scandal was not enough to confirm that our elected representatives are immune to the effects of their actions, then the scheme whereby they can earn medals for visiting British troops in war zones must surely do it.
While our modestly-paid service men and women get their medals for serving on the front line, MPs only have to visit regularly to earn their battle honours. Of course, as many will have refused them on a point of principle as did so with their expenses claims.