Yes I am a man – but by no means a sexist one. And I probably should avoid this subject for fear of being labeled one – but I can’t help myself: Harriet Harman’s Equality Bill demands re gender pay audits are absolutely absurd.

Has she not noticed that we are in a recession? How does she propose that the thousands of struggling SMEs in the UK fund these pay gaps? Does she not realise that this is an unnecessary pressure to put on our businesses which will ultimately keep them in the red and us in a recession for longer?

Also, look at how many people are out of a job – some may argue that the bankers of this world deserve it – but there are many skilled workers unemployed. And don’t forget all the graduates looking to break into the labour market.

Businesses should not be worrying about recruiting the right about of women and men at the moment, not even worrying about ethnic minorities or people with disabilities.

We are in a recession! Its simple – we need the best people for the job, with a passion to succeed, drive exports to international businesses and get this country out of the economic hole it is in.

So, Harriet, if you really want to make use of yourself I suggest you stop moaning, get your head down and start working towards achieving a healthy level of employment in this country.

You are meant to be a role model for professional women, and men, so stop moaning and get on with your job!

Until today I have never doubted Boris, but I’m now wondering if what his doubters were saying almost a year ago was true – that he will use his position as Mayor to move onto bigger and better things.

So here I am reading about Boris “considering all of his options” and asking myself why. Why say this and why say this at a time when Labour is firmly on the back foot? Where’s the team spirit, Tories? I thought politics was all about kicking the opposition when they were down…

His comment can be compared to that of a petulant footballer’s. Or something an agent might say in a bid to secure his client a move to Real Madrid or an improved contract with his current club.

Well perhaps that’s it? Perhaps Boris wants a transfer to 10 Downing Street or a bumper pay packet to see him through until after the Olympics – which ironically he can only do if re-elected.

At least with Ken you could see he had passion for the job. Honestly, Boris, why make people question your commitment to the country’s Capital on St. George’s Day?

And if you did want out then don’t make suggestions while holding the flag of your country. Or was that an ingenius piece of crisis PR by your press office – just to show you do care afterall?

Who really came out on top after the Met’s latest security blunder?

Was it the Met? Al Qaeda? Bob Quick? Or Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith?

It could be the Met, given Quick’s sharp resignation has now deflected the heat off of them at a time when Ian Tomlinson’s name is still firmly on the tip of everyone’s tongue.

But on the grounds that Quick jumped before he was pushed I am ruling the Met out – there’s no way they can be given the moral high-ground on this one.

Al Qaeda are an outside bet. After all the UK has lost a top anti-terror chief. But I’m not convinced for two reasons: 1) because the raid was still successful, thus weakening the terror group’s strength, and 2) because they should never win.

Now here’s a thought…could it be Jacqui Smith? Although she claimed she lost confidence in “bungling Bob” I’m not buying it. Nice try Jacqui but we all know you’re still looking for a scapegoat after your husband’s “bulging blondes” slip-up.

So, that leaves brand Bob Quick. And to be fair to him I think he deserves it. It’s refreshing to see senior public sector workers – come to think of it any public figure – stand up to their mistakes and take one on the chin.

Arise, Bob, quick, before I change my mind. Though I’m sure you’ll still land a cushtie little non-exec role somewhere…