I, like most people am utterly shocked to hear the revelations that ex-cabinet ministers tried to influence Government policy in return for cash.
Both the Chancellor, Alastair Darling and the Foreign Secretary, David Miliband have been swift to condemn the alleged actions of former colleagues, including Geoff Hoon, Patricia Hewitt and Stephen Byers.
And those implicated have strenuously denied their involvement.
As usual, the Opposition have been very quick to jump on the political band-wagon, with Shadow Foreign Secretary, William Hague revealing his utter shock at the reports.
I wonder what is behind all this. The timing is very convenient, just weeks before the General Election.
If it true that the people right at the top of Government have tried to change policy in return for money, then it is corruption of the very worst kind.
On the other hand, neither Channel Four nor the Sunday Times have ever been the Government's closest friends.
Is this just another negative story designed to paint Labour in a bad light right when the voters are about to go to the polls?
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