THE fury unleashed following the MPs’ expenses scandal has given political activist and comedian Mark Thomas some magnificent satirical ammunition.

And the timing of his tour has captured the nation’s wrath perfectly, as he launched an all-out assault on politicians and the money-hungry state of the nation.

As a left-wing political activist, he has embarked on many hard-hitting campaigns, but he saves his most ferocious wrath for politicians.

Any concerns I may have had about being brow-beaten with political lecturing were soon allayed when he unveiled his plan to create a People’s Manifesto.

Suggestions ranged from building a wall at Scotch Corner to keep the southerners out, to giving the Chicken Parmo the same status as the Melton Mowbray pork pie.

Winning policies have included the audience at Darlington Arts Centre choosing to institute the “Sky test” on benefit claimants. So if you suck on the teat of Murdoch, no benefits for you.

At Stockton, the overwhelming campaign was to force The Daily Mail to write on its front page masthead – The Daily Mail, the paper that supported Hitler.

And I think that perfectly summed up the political stance of the evening.