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« on: May 24, 2008, 11:23:17 am » |
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Heard on the news this morning, an MP claims £94 every time her windows are cleaned  i did'nt catch the name though, did anyone else hear it  |
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Featherstonian
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2008, 01:57:18 pm » |
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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.
The expression gravy train comes to mind.
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Mr T
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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2008, 02:58:38 pm » |
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I was watching the news last night, and they were showing you the expenses MP's get as they can't keep it a secret anymore, and I thought it was disgusting! I was, however, distraught when it showed you that Margaret Beckett was turned down £600 for her garden! The poor thing! Perhaps we could set up a fund for the poor love...."THE MARGARET BECKETT GARDEN FUND" Oh, sorry, I forgot, no one can afford to donate anything as the cost of living is so high these days!
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"I PITY THE FOOL"
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Forkhandles
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« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2008, 05:38:15 pm » |
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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. |
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