Chris Patten gives new meaning to the term 'ruling class'

The BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten – he of profound former titles such as governor of Hong Kong, chairman of the Tory Party and European commissioner for external relations – has finally arrived. Although Patten was puzzled to be asked to contribute to Prospect magazine's 'If I ruled the world...' column, reports the Daily Mail. "What do you mean 'if'?" he asked.