The point I'm trying to make is that traditionally the civil service in the UK is politically neutral. I know. When I was an LGO I was asked to perform tasks by my political masters that ran counter to my political beliefs. I carried out my duties regardless. It was my job to do so.

New Labour has politicised the civil service to such an extent that now anyone who doesn't wholeheartedly agree with them now finds that they may well end up on a list somewhere.

When the Tories get in at the next election, it will be the Labour luvvies who will be screaming the loudest at the very thing they implemented.

Be careful what you sow......