That lady in question is Barbara Follett who happens to be the wife of millionaire author Ken Follett. During the years 2003/2004 she claimed for 18 visits at £ 94 per time.
Tony Blair claimed £ 10,600 for a new kitchen and £ 112.00 to pay a Council bill for removing rubbish.
Gordon Brown claimed for Sky tv television licence, utility and Council tax, and in 2005/2006 claimed £ 2,900 for cleaning services and £ 2,600 for food
John Prescott claimed £ 6,707 for repairs to his Hull house including new windows sills and mock tudor boards to the front gable.
That is bloody obscene
The expression gravy train comes to mind.
