It is a wonderful distraction considering the massive budget cuts in the police force. The Met are facing 1.4bn budget cuts. The Border Agency had to cut its

It is a wonderful distraction considering the massive budget cuts in the police force. The Met are facing 1.4bn budget cuts. The Border Agency had to cut its budget by 23%. The military are under constant pressure to cut staff and spend less money. Maybe he gives away civil liberties because it doesn't cost him anything.