Local Tory Ogles Miss World whilst World Confronts Climate Change; and may need help removing foot from mouth!

12.00.00am GMT Wed 16th Dec 2009

Serial climate change denier and Tory MEP Giles Chichester has attracted heavy criticism after heaping adoration on the newly crowned Miss World at the expense of climate change.

In an article titled "Pretty girls are a relief during climate change" by one internet news site, Chichester said;

"Midst all the messages of doom and gloom about climate change, there was one piece of good news on my desk this morning. Miss Gibraltar had won the Miss World title.

"Judging from her press photographs, the victory of the very beautiful Miss Kaiane Aldorino was well deserved.

"At this time of economic recession, her success is a reason for celebration."

Lib Dem MEP and climate change activist Graham Watson commented from the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference:

"This is obviously an attempt at light hearted humour, but it is also gives a revealing insight into the Conservative Party.

"David Cameron claims the Tories have changed; that they understand the challenges facing ordinary people and want to take on green issues.

"However, this article shows just how ignorant some Tories are. I congratulate Miss Aldorino on her victory, but it will not put food on the table for struggling families, protect jobs or save the planet.

"Giles needs to get his priorities straight and focus on using his position to find a green route out of this recession.

"Needless to say, whilst Giles is ogling women in his office, I will be in Copenhagen campaigning for a deal that will preserve our planet."