Phew! Before he broke cover and said what he agreed with, I thought there might be something else we agree on.

St Patricks Day isn't about any political party to my knowledge. I have got pissed that particular day in London, Dublin and even Boston. Coincidence my being those places certain years but the only time I heard anything sectarian during the celebrations was two years ago.

And that was in a hotel whilst skiing in France.

And it was by a Dutch bloke.

In a hotel owned and run by a Swedish company.

His comments were weird considering he was wearing, as many Dutch do, an orange T shirt.

But St Paddy's Day? Raise a glass or twenty. I suggest Bridge and his foppish new friend try it too.

Incidentally, if you want to read Boris at his coherent genuinely best, I suggest you read his " Dream of Rome." you might see the silly bugger in a new light.