Politicians have a great knack of using 'family' and 'media' intrusion excuses when they come under fire. Here, former Home secretary Jacqui Smith talks candidly on how her recent expenses furore put immense pressure on her 'family' and her ability to juggle her role as wife, mother, and HS.
My heart bleeds for her. NOT. When politicians enter public life, this is what they come up against. What do they expect? An easy ride? As I always say: "If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen, or in Smith's case, stay in the kitchen, and be a nice little wifey...
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