Politics is a man's game. It's sad that it's still for men and that's probably the reason why it's still a game. It's aggressive, confrontational, macho and competitive and it attracts those who are drawn to the adrenaline rush. And so, after a series of scandals over politicians' allowances the boys have decided to change the rules of the game and to vote themselves a £24,200-a-year bonus to ensure they don't have to be transparent about their spending habits.