by Mike Mesterton-Gibbons

“After years of criticism, the Whitehall body that regulates the revolving door between those in public office
and subsequent private earnings is to be scrapped.”
—The Guardian

The rule is clear: a minister whose gig
Has ceased should wait at least three months before
Receiving—from the right-wing press—a big
Emolument for words. Three months or more
Elapsing was no sweat for Boris J:
Month meant a day for Telegraph largesse,
Or just ten mins when Daily Mail could pay.
Narrating tales of others who’d transgress
The three-month rule, a watchdog chair said they
Had been befuddled, even though they too
Ran government (in constant disarray)
Until they left … I’d craft the rule anew:
Let three months be when ministers can get
Ejected if not unbefuddled yet!