Those flipping Tory MPs
MPs' expenses: Telegraph investigation shifts to Conservatives
The Daily Telegraph is preparing to publish details of expenses claims from senior members of the Shadow Cabinet as part our investigation into the use of parliamentary allowances.
"The range of practices exposed include more cases of “flipping” in which MPs switch their designated second home to claim expenses on new properties.
Hazel Blears is under pressure to explain why she “flipped” her second home three times in one year. The Telegraph revealed her complicated homes moves on Friday, but the Communities Secretary maintained yesterday she had done nothing wrong.
Tomorrow the Telegraph will disclose instances where Conservative MPs have gone to great lengths to ensure their country properties are maintained at taxpayers’ cost.
One shadow minister has had piping repaired that stretches under his tennis court. Another leading front bench Tory has claimed thousands of pounds for the upkeep of his garden.
A senior member of the shadow cabinet claimed for 25 light bulbs to be replaced in his second home in West London.
Another has used his designated second home allowance to upgrade a property just prior to selling it.
Labour politicians have been angry that the Telegraph has been concentrating on the expenses of Government ministers, including 13 members of the Cabinet.
David Cameron last week refused to get drawn into commenting directly on specific cases of Labour MPs who have abused the system, but he did call for an overhaul of the lax allowances and expenses regime.
But the Conservative leader will be under pressure to show he grasps the seriousness of the situation following Mr Brown's continuing refusal to say sorry for some of his Cabinet’s behaviour".
Alan Duncan claimed thousands for gardening: MPs' expenses
Who are you trying to kid?
Guido is claiming a Telegraph spoiler which he published at 8.29 pm, which is 5 minutes after I published!
UPDATE: Alan Duncan's lawnmower repair bill made out to a John Deere
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1 comment:
Doesn't this just illustrate how bent these mp's are? It is an obvious misuse of the expenses system.
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