Anytime someone believes our politicians have it good, just take a look at the EU parliament (which has little real power). They receive great salaries and benefits for doing almost nothing, with little responsibility. Even the UN ambassadors are envious. Well, the Brits are preparing to reclaim their share of the loot.
"Britain is planning to claim a share of the EU’s 42,000-bottle cellar of wine, cognac and other spirits, its art collection and its €8.7bn property portfolio as the government gears up to haggle over Brexit with Brussels.
As in any divorce, untangling EU-UK financial affairs is expected to be one of the most difficult part of the negotiations. Any exit deal must settle complex liabilities including the UK share of guarantees on €60bn of Eurocrat pensions and almost €20bn of European Investment Bank loans."
More at: https://www.ft.com/content/bb8...e6-a75a-0c4dce033ade