Feb
2009
Articles from 9th Feb 2009
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Complaint lodged with sleaze watchdog over Jacqui Smith's expenses
Feb 09 2009 | Politics News
A complaint has been made to the parliamentary sleaze watchdog about Home Secretary and Redditch MP Jacqui Smith claiming allowances for a second home while living as a lodger with her sister, it has been confirmed. Read
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Labour accuses council of favouritism over Aston Science Park office block
Feb 09 2009 | Politics News
Councillors who gave approval for a six-storey office block to be built at Aston Science Park ignored valid planning objections because the application came from Birmingham City Council, it has been claimed. Read
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Home Secretary Jacqui Smith denies misuse of home allowance
Feb 09 2009 | Politics News
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith insisted last night that she had done nothing wrong by claiming more than £100,000 in taxpayer-funded allowances for living in her sister’s London home. Read
