http://www.channel4.com/news/special-reports/special-reports-storypage.jsp?id=1056


Today’s word is…

“Schadenfreude”
which means….Pleasure derived from the misfortunes of others.

From the page: ”
The main points behind David Blunkett’s second resignation from Cabinet.

* What was David Blunkett’s job?

He was appointed the work and pensions secretary following the May 2005 general election. In December 2004 he had resigned as Home Secretary over claims he fast-tracked a visa application for his married lover’s former nanny.
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* Why did he quit this time?

Mr Blunkett resigned after he described his position had become “untenable” after breaching the ministerial code of conduct over his business dealings.

* What did he do wrong?

Following his resignation as home secretary in December 2004, he had taken paid work without seeking advice from the Independent Advisory Committee on Business Appointments.

* What’s wrong with that?

The ministerial code of conduct says that the committee should be consulted before ex-ministers take up any private sector role within two years of leaving office. ”

Methinks it serves him right for introducing ID cards 😉

OldNol

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