MPs need to get out of this mindset that, somehow, we are above the general public, that we are special. Travelling second class keeps you in touch with the general public

A laudible sentiment, except that Mr Mann has been quite happily travelling First Class on the trains himself, as is quite obvious by his expenses claims. See this

We were also sent the following in an email by one of our readers.

Mann actually lives in North Wheatley, just a short drive from Retford which is his usual commuting station. He has been seen comfortably settled in First Class, including on the occasion when he sat in my friend’s pre-booked seat. My friend’s wife didn’t want him to make a fuss during the trip, but he did introduce himself as they both alighted at Retford, as “the guy whose seat you’ve been parked in since London”. Clearly no manners either Mr Mann, not when you’re so very important.

Caught out again, John.