Danny Alexander

Danny Alexander, the MP for Nairn and whatever in Scotland, had barely walked into his new job as Chief Secretary to the Treasury, replacement for David Laws, when the Telegraph announced he had 'avoided' tax on his second home.

It seems that this time the Telegraph may be wrong and that in fact no tax was payable.

However what Mr Alexander cannot avoid is his extraordinary likeness to Beaker from the Muppets. Apparently they have never been seen in the same room together. Here, appropriately since Mr Alexander was Director of Communications for the Britain in Europe Campaign, is his attempt at the European Anthem.