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Added: Thursday, 9 July, 2009, 22:10 GMT 23:10 UK

Why isn't Andy Burnham wearing a jacket? I suspect he's trying to look "cool" and like one of the audience. Ridiculous. He's a politiican whom we pay for and he should look the part. Nick Clegg's comments re: Afghanistan are pure opportunism. In a week where 7 families are grieving for their lost boys. Disgraceful.

Sophie Quinlan, London, UK, England,

Added: Thursday, 9 July, 2009, 21:56 GMT 22:56 UK

There are those two words coming from government mp's again 'openness' and 'transparency' Since did the majority of our mp's suddnely get halos

lolh, Middlesbrough, UK, England,

Added: Thursday, 9 July, 2009, 21:55 GMT 22:55 UK

I am all for a free press who should be allowed to publish stories about politicians and celebrities that is of public interest however large or small. However they should not be allowed to bug their mobile phones or anything else to obtain these stories. I think that our privacy and the preserving of it are very important and should not be violated in any way. A fine balance has to be reached between the public's need to know and the private life of the individual or individuals concerned.

Steve Fuller, Hove, UK, England,

Added: Thursday, 9 July, 2009, 21:52 GMT 22:52 UK

It seems to me The Grauniad has been falling behind in the race to expose scandals with other broadsheets thus incurring lower circulation rates and revenue and they have fallen into the trap of trying to revive an old issue to present it as NEWS.

Martin Rimmer, Warrington, UK, England,

Added: Thursday, 9 July, 2009, 21:47 GMT 22:47 UK

Why is it okay for the government to monitor and record everyone's emails, phone-calls and internet access but as soon as MPs phone-calls are 'bugged' there's uproar. Double standards again

Mac, Huddersfield, UK, England,