May
2009
Articles from 22nd May 2009
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Persian rugs and satnav among Midland MPs' expenses claims
May 22 2009 | Politics News
A Birmingham MP claimed £1,300 for Persian rugs, a survey of House of Commons expenses has revealed. Read
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Rundown of what the West Midland MPs claimed for
May 22 2009 | Politics News
Jonathan Walker spoke to and met the MPs serving Birmingham and the West Midlands, asking to see their expenses claims. Read
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Worcestershire MP Peter Luff complained of 'inadequate' expenses
May 22 2009 | Politics News
A Tory MP who claimed multiple lavatory seats and microwaves on his expenses had previously complained that Commons allowances were "barely sufficient to cover costs". Read
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PM defends Home Secretary over expenses on Tamworth visit
May 22 2009 | Politics News
Gordon Brown last night defended home secretary Jacqui Smith over her controversial expenses claims and refused to comment on whether she would be forced to appear before a disciplinary hearing. Read
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High speed rail link to London before next election - Lord Adonis
May 22 2009 | Politics News
Transport minister Lord Adonis has pledged to unveil plans for a new high-speed rail link between Birmingham and London before the next election. Read
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Man starts legal action against Jacqui Smith over expenses fraud allegation
May 22 2009 | Politics News
A disgruntled taxpayer has launched a legal bid to bring Home Secretary Jacqui Smith before the courts over allegations of fraud. Read
