UNITED KINGDOM
The Observer
Andrew Rawnsley
The Observer, Saturday 12 July 2014
It is a question of our age – arguably the question of our age – which links every story that is probably interesting you right now. It screams out of the allegations that a paedophile ring operated at Westminster. It is triggered again by the government’s desire to rush through emergency surveillance legislation in the name of combatting terrorism. It is at the heart of the debate about the future of the NHS. It bedevils the arguments over independence for Scotland. It will be up front and central and decisive at the next British general election. Whom do you trust?
Comes an answer that is as popular as it is succinct: trust no one.
Trust me, I’m a banker. Don’t think so. Trust me, I’m a doctor. Did you ever work at Mid-Staffs? Trust me, I’m from the intelligence services. And what did you have to do with rendition and torture? Trust me, I’m a police officer. How many innocent people did you shoot or stitch up to today? Trust me, I’m a bishop. Catholic or Anglican? Child abuser or investor in Wonga? Trust me, I’m a supermarket. How much horse is there in your burgers? Trust me, I’m from the newspapers. When does your trial begin? Trust me, I’m from the BBC. And what did you know about Jimmy Savile? Trust me, I’m a celebrity. How much tax are you avoiding? And were you mates with Rolf Harris?
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