Doesn't that apply to all journalists? Especially the ones cramming round Cummings & Goings at his home?
And 'betters' is pushing it. We're talking politicians here. Betters
As it happens, he's not part of the leadership of the country, although, tbh, he seems the ideal man. I don't agree with a lot he says, but he knows his stuff (unlike Boris the Butcher of Britain), has clear leadership qualities (unlike Boorish the Butcher of Britain

), admits to telling (some) lies aka mis-truths or whatever the latest spin phrase is (unlike Boris the Basturd Butcher of Britain), and most importantly has not put his dick in a pigs mouth to get membership to some silly upper-class gang (unlike Basturd Boris the Butcher of Britain).
Your slip is definitely showing.