(The ‘Liar flyer’ is now accepted in politics.)

The concept of integrity hangs slack

now Westminster’s dishonour is complete;

our politicians creed: “I’m alright Jack”

as in that feudal Chamber they compete.

Election time comes round - the party-mind

hones strategies to make a devil blush

with weasel-worded messages designed

to give that extra shove, beyond a push.

But ‘for all that’: a lie is still a lie

a blatant lie, the more so, in its gall

and I – for one – won’t watch integrity

dishonoured by those ciphers, lies install.

‘We can’t go on like this’– the Tory cry.

Take note: You will be ill-advised to try.