Ms DD Posted May 14, 2009 MPs' expenses MPs' expenses: The Telegraph's investigation, The Expenses Files, into how politicians - from Gordon Brown's Cabinet to backbenchers of all parties - exploit the system of parliamentary allowances to subsidise their lifestyles and multiple homes. Ex-minister claimed for non-existent mortgage Labour MP Elliot Morley claimed £16,000 for repaid mortgage. John Maples claims Pall Mall club as main home The deputy chairman of the Conservative Party declared a private members’ club as his main home to the parliamentary authorities More than 20 MPs pledge to pay back £100,000 Ministers and MPs pledge to return more than £100,000 of taxpayers' money as politicians admit to abuse of system. Source Apparently Telegraph is accused of paying for the stolen information[/QB] Is there anyone else in the country who would forget paying off their mortgage? I would like to know why the Fraud Squad and Inland Revenue aren't getting involved in these "mistakes". Will it be OK for the general public to say sorry for "accidentally" committing fraud in the future? On the other hand, given the chance everyone would do the same..if they havent done so already. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADNAAN Posted May 16, 2009 These guys are corrupt wallahi, Shahid Malik was the first to go yesterday I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted May 16, 2009 An absolute disgrace! Why are they allowed to claim such expenses in the first place? Don't they get paid well enough already? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malika Posted June 3, 2009 Why are they no 'fraud'charges against these members of Parliment? I cant help but snigger at 'first world democractic policy makers' caught stealing..Ah! Mugabe must be enjoying this..Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAXIMUS POWERS Posted June 3, 2009 If I was an MP, I would not just claim expenses for regular things like a second home even though I would probably serve in London, but also make sure that my family and friends benefit greatly too. This whole fiasco has had a bad effect on the creditability of MPs and democracy in general. People don't respect MPs in this country. It’s a travesty! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Resistance Posted June 3, 2009 When are we to get the 1st Somali to run for an MP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
