Book of Estimates a false doctrine written by coalition of heretics

MEAN-SPIRITED, cheese-paring, but above all dishonest. That is the only conclusion you can come to when you take the time to read the Book of Estimates in full, and think about the rationale behind it.

The most offensive thing about this Government now and it is surely obvious to everyone, even their own backbenchers is its sheer lack of truthfulness. And its dishonesty is compounded by its actions, all the time.

If the Book of Estimates published last week were the whole truth, it would represent a damning indictment in itself. It would reveal a shower of politicians prepared to say almost anything to get elected, and prepared to say almost anything to defend their actions once elected.