Italian opposition MP Andrea Sarubbi said: “I have just read the shocking news that the famous predicting octopus Paul is not English as was believed but in fact from Italy.
“I have written to the director of the German Sea Life centre and asked that he be repatriated as soon as possible because never has our country ever needed someone to make clear and decisive judgements such as now.”
This cute but I think it may be a swipe at Silvio Berlasconi. I would take Silvio over Obama or McCain in a heartbeat.