Nice work if you can get it, Nigel

Bless Nigel Farage. The UKIP leader is one of very few Brits to get to go into the heart of the European Union den - and Nigel constantly uses it as an opportunity to tell them what we think of their institutions.

Which proud Brit wouldn't like a chance to do the same? And Nigel actually gets paid for the privilege of doing it. Nice work if you can get it, Nigel.

He's just posted an entry up on UKIP's website describing his first week back following the European elections - and boy, does he sound like he's having fun.

Here's just an extract:-

"During the debate, many speakers emphasised the importance of the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty. They really badly want this treaty. I used my time to directly attack Barroso over his refusal to accept the French , Dutch and Irish referendum results saying that he is an enemy of democracy. All of this face-to-face within a few feet of him. He looked very uncomfortable. When I finished, Barroso rose on a point of order, I had never seen this before. He asked the President whether it was allowed for MEPs to display national flags and if it was he would fly his. He then produced an EU flag and put it on his desk. So there we have it – the EU flag is a national flag. Remember, they are not pretending anymore. I got up and strode over to him, amidst much noise. From the look on his face, I think he was worried what I might do. I pointed to the huge EU flag on the wall and said to him: "I think your side is well covered!" This is going to be up close and personal. I'm looking forward to it."

Give 'em what-for for us too, Mr. Farage!

To read the rest of Nigel's diary of his exploits in ripping the European oligarchy a new one, click here.