THE BIGGER THEY ARE THE HARDER THEY FALL.

This is all so much fun. I suppose Paul Priestly cannot wait to see what the Sunday Papers have to say about him. Then he has to consider everyone he has crossed on his way up the greasy civil service NIO pole. Only an unprincipled rogue who was ever willing to endorse government policy could have made it to the post of Permanent Secretary.

Here are some of the guidance rules for "Civil servants."
c. civil servants must not misuse their official position or information acquired in the course of their official duties to further their private interests or those of others. Conflicts of interest may arise from financial interests and more broadly from official dealings with, or decisions in respect of, individuals who share a civil servant's private interests (for example freemasonry, membership of societies, clubs and other organisations, and family). Where a conflict of interest arises, civil servants must declare their interest to senior management so that senior management can determine how best to proceed; and
d. civil servants must not receive gifts, hospitality or benefits of any kind from a third party which might be seen to compromise their personal judgement or integrity.

Surprisingly Lundy party politicos are very quiet about Marching O`Millions being elevated to position within NIW. I wonder why that is? Barry Gilligan is in trouble, Paul Priestly is in trouble, who is next?

Here is a nice Psalm for Barry and Paul in their hour of need.
Psalm 26
1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.
4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
5 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD:
7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
12 My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.