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http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/01/29/dwp-media-training-_n_4681217.html?utm_hp_ref=uk

.... and £10,000 on acting lessons.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/01/12/ministers-acting-lessons_n_4583751.html

so the conclusion is that they are acting and lying in front of the cameras and when talking to the press. Just as I always thought Gov Ministers take the proverbial

It's often said you get the government and the media you deserve.  These days it's style over substance for most politicians, whatever their party.   I can't imagine an honest politician would survive, the media would tear them to shreds for not having a spin on everything.