I’m going to tell you a story but it won’t be up for long.
First, those of you who are not experts in the UK political scene may want to read this. Each day speculation continues that our PM may be about to receive a visit from PC Plod. A key allegation is that donors were persuaded to make loans to the Labour Party rather than giving gifts as only the latter were disclosable.
Now a COMPLETELY UNCONNECTED story: Friday night was a surprise party for my senior clerk. He has been with Chambers for 25 years. Amongst the guests were most if not all of our former members. One of these guests (let us call him Mr A Blah) arrived halfway through festivities. His arrival was heralded by the sudden appearance of men with enormous chests, twitchy demeanours and bits of wire dangling from their ears. Following on behind came our illustrious former member and his dazzling permanent smile.
Our Head of Chambers has always had a very dry sense of humour but I had never realised, until Friday, quite how quick he is. Here is the exchange between him and Mr Blah:
HoC: And so in conclusion, as thanks for 25 years of service, we have a gift for you.
[He passes an envelope to our senior clerk].
HoC: I should say that I have the PM’s personal assurance that this constitutes a gift and not a loan.
[Much laughter, Mr Blah shifts uncomfortably]
HoC: And now, if I can persuade Mr Blah to overcome his natural modesty I will ask him to say a few words.
AB: Well thank you for those kind words, ha ha, I shan’t be appointing YOU as my lawyer ha-ha.
HoC: I hear you need one.
The Torygraph seem to think that Mr Blah will not be interviewed until the end of September – I know the police have argued that they’re underfunded, but surely they can find someone to send round before then? Or is this a case of the Torygraph not even being sure of the date? Anyway, how are you for a tenner – left me purse at home….
Hev – I think it was September 2006 the article meant.
I see now – I was reading the date at the top of the page. This is clearly a case of a blogger who can’t read properly. Anyway, what about that tenner?
Sorry, I don;t carry anything that small. Do you have change for a gold bar?
So funny!
Making Mr Blah twitch – I like you HoC …
That’s brilliant.
I love twitchy guys with big chests. Do you think the wire in their ears is designed to connect with the electrical current? I’ve always thought so.
Very amusing. I’ll say one thing for Mr Blah, he had a pretty good comeback.
Ha Ha Ha!
No wonder Mr Blah’s been looking so decrepit lately.
it’s moments like this that make going to work worthwhile – or so i’m told by people who have proper jobs.
I love it.
In the US that would have you shot!
In Canada that is business as usual!
So funny!
Fab.
Ooh.