Friday, 3 April 2009


Jacqui Hits All-Time Polling Low - PoliticsHome
Palace Snub for Jacqui Smith - Evening Standard
New Advert Targets Smith Over Expenses - Guardian
Public Outrage Counts for Nothing - Matthew Norman
Just an Illusion - Fraser Nelson


FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009

Guardianista Fat Cats Tighten Belts 10%" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(51, 68, 119); ">Guardianista Fat Cats Tighten Belts 10%

Do you think Guido’s relentless goading of  the media fat cats Alan Rusbridger (Guardian editor) and Carolyn McCall (GMG CEO) has touched a nerve?  Guido has taken every opportunity available to point out their lavish bonuses and rewards for failure.

The very same things their staff criticise in the paper when writing about City fat cats:

They have announced they will not be taking their bonuses this year and in addition will be taking a 10% pay cut.  Rusbridger will have to scrape by on a £1/3 million while McCall will be reduced to a £1/2 million pittance.  GMG is expected to make a big loss this year…