Tory sleaze is the logical extension of business practices where everyone is âat itâ Labour activists highlight Tory sleaze and cronyism outside Downing Street, London. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Labour activists highlight Tory sleaze and cronyism outside Downing Street, London. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Sun 25 Apr 2021 01.00 EDT Bernard Jenkin spectacularly misses the point: âThere is nothing wrong with a private citizen wanting to make moneyâ is simply not true until you add the word âfairlyâ or âhonestlyâ (âThe line between public service and private gain is shamefully blurredâ, Comment). We applaud and aspire to honest endeavour, invention, flexibility, hard work and a genuine commitment to customersâ and employeesâ wellbeing, but you canât say there is nothing wrong with wanting to make money by cheating people or selling them goods that we know will hurt them or simply offer very little for a high price.