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In July, we would have found out the nitty gritty of MPs' claims, but we wouldn't have been given their addresses. By obtaining the information unofficially—the Commons authorities say potentially illegally—the Telegraph has been able to check which properties politicians designate as a second home.
The government wants changes in place by July—the same month all MPs' expense claims, with receipts, dating back to 2004 are due to be published after a long Freedom of Information battle.
Another Tory MP, Sir Peter Viggers, will step down at the next election after claiming £20,000 on gardening....[The Daily Telegraph] also said that Sir Peter, MP for Gosport, had claimed £1,645 for a duck island.
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[P]lease allow me to say to the men and women of the United Kingdom that we have let you down very badly indeed. We must all accept blame and, to the extent that I have contributed to the situation, I am profoundly sorry. Now, each and every Member, including myself, must work hard to regain your trust.
Taxation of allowances: Expenditure for which reimbursement is claimed under the provisions of the Green Book should be wholly, exclusively and necessarily incurred for the performance of a Member's parliamentary duties, and therefore deductible from income for tax purposes.
The House of Commons today asked the high court to block an "unlawfully intrusive" decision to force the publication of a detailed breakdown of MPs' expenses. The unprecedented legal challenge is against the Information Tribunal's ruling that a detailed breakdown of MPs' additional costs allowances (ACAs) must be provided under the Freedom of Information Act.
Taxation of allowances: Expenditure for which reimbursement is claimed under the provisions of the Green Book should be wholly, exclusively and necessarily incurred for the performance of a Member's parliamentary duties, and therefore deductible from income for tax purposes.
The House of Commons today asked the high court to block an "unlawfully intrusive" decision to force the publication of a detailed breakdown of MPs' expenses. The unprecedented legal challenge is against the Information Tribunal's ruling that a detailed breakdown of MPs' additional costs allowances (ACAs) must be provided under the Freedom of Information Act.