Topic: | Re:Why did Gordon Brown not get rid of the Keens ? | |
Posted by: | Robin Taylor | |
Date/Time: | 13/05/10 20:06:00 |
"David Cameron acted decisively against Tory MP's who got into trouble regarding expenses claims. Gordon Brown did not." It's always refreshing when David Giles adds a bit of light relief to the forum. So David Cameron acted "decisively" against Tory MPs embroiled in the expenses scandal, did he? In that case, how come he has just made Dr Liam Fox his Defence Minister? ---------- From Wikipedia: In March 2010 Fox appealed Sir Thomas Legg's decision that he had over claimed £22,476 in mortgage interest payments. Fox's appeal was rejected and the decision was upheld by Sir Paul Kennedy, a former high court judge. This reportedly made him the Conservative Shadow Cabinet member with the largest over-claim on expenses, and as a result, he has been forced to repay the most money. It was reported in June 2009 that Fox claimed expenses of more than £19,000 over the last four years for his mobile phone. In March 2010, Fox admitted breaking parliamentary rules on two occasions by visiting Sri Lanka on a trip paid for by the Sri Lankan government without declaring the trip in the Register of Members' Financial Interests in the required time. ---------- Also, how come Chris "four homes" Grayling has been appointed a Minister? He claimed for the cost of one of his homes despite living within a 40-minute commute of parliament. Further more, he was ranked by the Telegraph as having a WORSE expenses record than the Keens. So once again, David, thanks for giving us all a good laugh. |