Honest gov. I didn know???

[Jonzjob]

Nice to know that the high fliers in your government are honest?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politic ... s-ago.html

Second time 'caught'? I wonder if they claim 1st class

 

[nev]

obviously he was just thinking of us the poor taxpayer and saving us few quid on expenses.

 

[Jonzjob]

How do you spell you name? Naive :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[RogerP]

Virgin's (the train operator) account of what happened.

Virgin, which in August had to swallow the government's decision to remove its franchise for the west coast mainline, which Osborne had just used, confirmed that he had travelled in first class on a standard class ticket, initially at least.

"The chancellor, who was travelling in first class accommodation, held a standard class ticket," a spokesman for Virgin said. "As soon as the train left Wilmslow, an aide went to find the train manager to explain the situation and arrange to pay for an upgrade. It was agreed that the chancellor would remain in first class and an amount of £189.50 was paid by the aide to cover the upgrade for Mr Osborne and his PA. The situation was dealt with amicably between the train manager and George Osborne's aide. At no time was there a disagreement or a refusal to pay for the upgrade. Nor was there any discussion between the train manager and Mr Osborne."

It chimed with the Treasury's account. "The chancellor got a different train than planned due to diary change following a series of meetings in his constituency," a spokesman said. "As he had no seat reservation on the new train, which was crowded, he decided to upgrade – and obviously intended and was happy to pay. An aide sought out the train manager and paid the ticket upgrade."

 

[nev]

How do you spell you name? Naive :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

No No!
All Politicians regardless of party are only in the job to represent us, the great unwashed. They're not in it for the money, power trip and the old boys network and are all, to a fault, the epitome of honesty, transparency and fairplay. [-X

 

[nanscombe]

Even as a lowly public servant I travelled first class a few times between London and Reading.

Justifications:

1) As a computer programmer, I could spread out documentation and continue using my laptop, on the table in First class to and from meetings rather than sit there doing sod all for a couple of hours.

2) I was avoiding a trip to, and possibly an overnight stay in, Warrington as I was travelling to an office where we had video conference facilities.

 

[Jonzjob]

Even as a lowly public servant I travelled first class a few times between London and Reading.

Justifications:

1) As a computer programmer, I could spread out documentation and continue using my laptop, on the table in First class to and from meetings rather than sit there doing sod all for a couple of hours.

2) I was avoiding a trip to, and possibly an overnight stay in, Warrington as I was travelling to an office where we had video conference facilities.

Good dog (backwards) what's wrong with the floor? That is what docs are for init? And oh for the chance to spend the knight in Warrington and be able to drink the nectar of Greemhall Whitleys beer (?) I think that tey actually have electrifical power there now? :?

 

[RogerS]

I vote this as the Non-News Story of the Year. I've often sat in First Class with my Second Class ticket and when the Ticket Inspector comes around, simply ask for the upgrade. It's no big deal.

 

[nanscombe]

Good dog (backwards) what's wrong with the floor? That is what docs are for init?

Some inconsiderate passengers kept standing on it. :lol:

And oh for the chance to spend the knight in Warrington and be able to drink the nectar of Greemhall Whitleys beer (?)

Unfortunately I was having weekly progress meetings at the time so whereas 1 or 2 trips would have been Ok, and indeed they were, not every week for several months. Besides, as with most of our offices it wasn't in Warrington more like a couple of miles outside where the offices were cheaper.

I think that tey actually have electrifical power there now? :?

Indeed they do, but I don't think that the hotel I stayed in last had quite got the hang of their central heating system, a shame since it was around February time. :shock:

Mind you, it did remind me of being at home just without the extra blankets. :wink:

 

[Eric The Viking]

I've used first class on the train for very similar reasons (to get work done).

I'm pleased Osborne uses first class, actually, as I think he has more important things to concentrate on than dodge flying vegetables and fruit from disgruntled passengers.

He probably gets enough of that elsewhere .

E.

PS: Nanscombe, you clearly haven't got the hang of UK business travel yet: Never go anywhere without a Swiss army knife and a pocket-sized adjustable spanner!

 

[Jonzjob]

Nigel, you don't know just how lucky you have been. Not drinking Greenal Whitleys is probably the best thing you could do :mrgreen: Hence the (?) at the end of the sentence :twisted:

 

[Losos]

I vote this as the Non-News Story of the Year. I've often sat in First Class with my Second Class ticket and when the Ticket Inspector comes around, simply ask for the upgrade. It's no big deal.

Totally agree, what are these hacks being paid for :?: To tell us something we already know (Or at least all 'normal' people know) both the train company and the Chancellers account are compatible, what the hell has he done wrong :?: Answer is 'nowt but some stupid media reporter trying his damdist to make it look like he has :x :x :x :x