Local MP admits misusing expenses |
Posted on Mar 19 2010 |
Our local Labour MP made the national news when he was forced to pay back £2,500 for Eid, Diwali and Birthday cards that he had purchased - despite the fact that this is expressively forbidden. Even more extraordinarily after submitting the receipt the House of Commons turned it down because “Greetings cards” are not a permissible expense. So he resubmitted the same invoice with the words “Greetings cards” removed and the House of Commons assumed it was a legitimate expense and so paid it.
This is the sort of sharp practice that has brought politicians into disrepute. You can find the full story in The Times here and the BBC here.
A copy of the letter from the Parliamentary Commissioner is hosted on this website.
Last changed: Mar 19 2010 at 6:33 PM
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