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  MRP - In my actual words merely I threw back at you exactly what you threw at me, if you cant take it then stop dishing it out.
  
  Howard- my point is not to excuse him so much as point out how easily it is to have one or two too many, specially on a hot evening. Just to what degree the media have exagerated this we may never know. I did say he should not have got drunk. What I got fed up with was the hollier than tough attitude of many here and yes, it does not matter what party the individuals(s) represent. Socialising, networking and building contacts is an important part of an MP's job and that will involve alcohol at times. Sometimes it can go too far and I am certain that many MPs of all Parties have been in his position before including many highly respected individuals.
  
  Churchill's imbibing did not prevent him being an effective war leader!
  
  I do get fed up with the hair shirted 'new puritan' priggish attitudes that some here are guilty of.

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