Hidden world of MPs' expense scams

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Some UK MPs have revealed that it has become common practice for House of Commons expenses to be diverted into party funds. The expenses are intended to fund parliamentary activities, and it is not permitted to use them for party or personal purposes, as they are tax-free. A newspaper investigation has revealed that new Labour MPs have been requested to divert 5,000 pounds sterling from their tax-free Office Costs Allowance of 47,568 pounds sterling into party funds.

Campaign funds

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Tories stand by their men

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Conservative MPs Neil Hamilton, Tim Smith, Sir Andrew Bowden and Michael Brown have all admitted going against parliamentary rules, but seem to have managed to retain the support of their respective constituencies. The Conservative party has rejected further allegations that MPs have accepted money in return for asking certain questions in the House of Commons, but prime minister John Major claims to have acted very firmly with those involved in the initial scandal.

United Kingdom, Officials and employees, Conservative Party (United Kingdom), Political corruption

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Sensation! Tory minister does the decent thing

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The Paymaster General, David Willetts, who was strongly criticised by the Standards and Privileges Committee, has resigned as a Conservative minister. It was claimed that he tried to subvert a parliamentary inquiry into politicians receiving money for asking questions. His resignation has led to renewed speculation that the government is on the point of collapse. He has been replaced by Michael Bates, who has been a government whip for more than two years.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Cabinet officers, Cabinet officials, Willetts, David

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