MPs' expenses
Posted by Lynne Featherstone, MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, at 10:12, Wed 20 May 2009:
Dear friend,
Knocking on doors this weekend I met lots of people who were rightly angry about MPs' expenses. There were obvious legitimate enquiries about my expenses too, which I am more than happy to answer.
I have never claimed for a second home. Having lived in our constituency most of my life and only 35 minutes away from Parliament, I thought it would be ridiculous and wrong to make the taxpayer pay for a second home. I have posted online a detailed breakdown of how I used my allowance in the 08/09 financial year for you to scrutinise, please see http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/lynne-featherstone-biography.htm#expens
It is absolutely clear that there must be root and branch reform if Parliament is to regain the trust of the people it serves – something I will continue to push for.
If you have any questions, please do get in touch. Best wishes,
Lynne.
MP for Hornsey & Wood Green (Lib Dem) 020 8340 5459
PS - To find out more about what I think of the scandal engulfing Parliament, please visit my blog http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/blog.htm
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Posted by D Diener, 10:53, Wed 20 May 2009: (Is this post abusive?) #
Well done, Ms Featherstone, for being a responsible MP and an example to others in Westminster by serving the taxpayer, not milking the system. Bravo!
Posted by steven feldman, 21:57, Wed 20 May 2009: (Is this post abusive?) #
I don't agree with all of your politics Lynne but I wanted to say thanks for being one of the honest hard working MP's
It is reassuring to have an MP who is not working the expenses system for their personal benefit.
steven
Posted by Dave Chevannes, 23:11, Wed 20 May 2009: (Is this post abusive?) #
Dear Ms Featherstone,
I'm quite sure the people of Hornsey and Wood Green know within their hearts and souls, as you our representive and Member of parliament,I believe they have nothing against you or have no involvement of the expenses scandal, you can be rest assured,they are aware, in awe and supporting you in your good deeds!