A relative of a former Tory peer from the West Midlands accused of making false expenses claims has said he was "shocked" and "quite angry" when told that the politician had used his address as main place of residence on his claim forms.Read
A judge has warned jurors about to hear the case of a former Tory peer from the West Midlands accused of fiddling his parliamentary expenses to try the case only on the evidence.Read
A millionaire peer with significant business interests in the Black Country should be suspended from the House of Lords for four months, a parliamentary sleaze inquiry has ruled.
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The Birmingham MP responsible for Britain’s aid budget has vowed to review lavish expenses claims after it emerged executives at a £2.5 billion government agency enjoyed posh dinners and luxury hotel stays at the taxpayer’s expense.Read
University chiefs in the West Midlands are being paid twice as much as the Prime Minister – and enjoying a string of lavish perks – as they wield the axe on staff and courses.Read
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