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Jacqui Smith To Stand Down After Sex Tape Scandal*

Home Secretary Jacqui ‘it wasn’t my porno, I swear’ Smith is set to stand down from her position, the BBC is reporting. In a highly coincidental show of timing, Prime Minister Gordon Brown is attempting to ‘shake up’ his cabinet … Continue reading

Not-So-Darling Alistair in Staring Contest with Defeat

Alistair Darling: probably should have claimed for a nicer briefcase.

Alistair Darling: probably should have claimed for a nicer briefcase.

Peculiarly-eyebrowed MP and Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling is expected to be voted out in the next election if he manages is not first deselected, according to a Senior Labour source. His reputation has been called into question since revelations from his expense claims have been brought to light. His controversial expense record includes claims for a personal accountant, stamp duty and extensive refurbishments to his second home. 

However, Darling has been defended by the Labour group leader of Edinburgh City Council Andrew Burns, who stated that there was “no prospect of him not being the Labour candidate at the next election”.

Mr. Darling has denied wrongdoing in the expenses scandal. His eyebrows could not be reached for comment.

via: The Scotsman