The list of Special Advisors pay is out. The headline grabbing figures are that Andy Coulson is on £2,500 less than the PM,
and that the overall bill is allegedly £1.9m less than Labour’s. Also, George Osborne appointed Rupert Harrison and Eleanor Shawcross to the Council of Economic Affairs, but they will
claim no extra salary. And, for those interested, there are 5 SpAd vacancies in government.
Still, £4.9m is a lot of money for unaccountable, party officials. Some time ago, I asked if Cameron would govern any differently. Transparency and cost-cutting are welcome, but wearing fewer garments doesn’t change the innards of a government.
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