You would think the bosses of P&O Ferries would be ashamed of their disgraceful behaviour and the damage it has done to the reputation of a once-proud British company.
But when they were quizzed by MPs today, there was no contrition or apology.
The firm’s chief executive brazenly admitted it deliberately broke the law by not consulting unions before last week’s mass sackings.
He also displayed no embarrassment at revealing their replacements will be paid less than the national minimum wage.
It’s no wonder the company was branded morally bankrupt over its behaviour. Many people would use far stronger language.
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Boris Johnson this week promised the Government would take action against P&O for breaking the law – but ministers are unable to say what action, or when it might start.
There can be no excuse for the Government dragging its feet when the fate of hundreds of workers is at stake. The only dock P&O’s leaders should be is in a court.
Clapped out
Rishi Sunak lapped up praise from Tory MPs after his Spring Statement.
Rarely has applause been so ill-deserved.
There is nothing to cheer about a mini-Budget that will push 1.3 million people, including 500,000 children, into poverty.
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Nor is there anything to cheer about measures that will leave millions of workers worse off while food and fuel bills continue to rise.
The Chancellor has shown he has no understanding of how tough life is for so many households at the moment.
Royal blues
The royal tour of the Caribbean should have been an opportunity for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to show the modern face of the monarchy.
But many images of the visit echo the grim age of colonialism. If the Prince is genuine about modernising the Royal Family, he needs to reflect on how such tours are organised.
