Read about the Labour MP who hit the headlines over her highly controversial expense claims.
The Politicos series of guides is a newer – and cheaper – series than the venerables Times guides which come out after each general election. … Read the full post »
The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has cleared Sarah Teather of allegations that she broke Parliamentary expense rules. … Read the full post »
Labour MP Dawn Butler has a recorded of controversial expense claims, including for a whirlpool bath, and has also voted to block expense reforms. … Read the full post »
Sarah Teather and the Liberal Democrats have been taking legal action against Brent Central Labour Party. … Read the full post »
Another one for the “how not to handle the media” file courtesy of Brent Labour MP Dawn Butler. … Read the full post »
Last summer an unholy alliance of Labour and Conservative MPs voted to block a series of major reforms to MP expenses, such as requiring receipts for all claims, having outside checks and major changes to the Additional Costs Allowance (ACA). … Read the full post »
When blogging earlier today about how Labour MP Dawn Butler was one of those who blocked reforms to MPs’ expenses last year it crossed my mind to make a satirical comment. … Read the full post »
Brent South Labour MP Dawn Butler has been under fire over her expense claims, as previously covered on this site. … Read the full post »
The Times today carries an interesting piece about the very low attendance rate at select committee meetings from some MPs. … Read the full post »
Following the news about Labour MP Dawn Butler’s controversial expense claims, including a rather damning BBC report, a statement briefly appeared on her website. … Read the full post »