Brilliant joke Brian. Still Laughing.

AS to Cunningham, Sheila,he was about 4 years ahead of me at JGS. And even then a pompous, creepy type!!
I know what you mean about his acquired posh Geordie accent but born and raised in Felling, Co Durham, he wouldn't have pronounced "floatin" in the Ashington manner. I see his wiki says born in Durham....that sounds better for His Lordship than Felling I guess!
After University he quickly joined the family firm........never had a proper job.....but Union Official and Labour Man.
Research conducted by the Guardian newspaper revealed that Lord Cunningham claimed a total of £75,122 for 154 days' attendance in 2017–2018.[7] This was the largest claim for attendance and travel expenses out of all the sitting members in the House of Lords. £23,108 of the £75,122 was claimed for air travel expenses. Gravy train comes to mind!
Useless politician!