I GET a warm feeling inside when I open the papers and read of the fire chiefs swanning around in fleets of new cars that cost more than a first-time buyer's flat.

It brings an arresting smile to the face to discover police quango members are set to be paid £36,000 a year, for working just 10 days a month. As does the news that the head of the Scotland's single police force will pocket £208,000 year – while the PM picks up £142,000.

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