Jillus Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Any spouses of our esteemed Members Of Parliament on this forum I wonder? I remember reading of one of the Whitehall Brigade that kept chickens a while back. I just wonder what they think of the latest scandal and ongoing news about their expenses? Would they like to comment anonymously on what THEY really think? Anyone got a friend or neighbour that is an MP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Would anyone dare admit it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Would anyone dare admit it??? I think you've hit the nail on the head there! Also I think that the regulators would have to close the thread down with potential responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I'd like to think that we're all far too nice (and honest) to be MPs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I don't think they'd admit it Anyway, they wouldn't have time for the forum......if they're not fiddling their expenses, then they'll be trying to find excuses to justify them Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I don't think they'd admit it Anyway, they wouldn't have time for the forum......if they're not fiddling their expenses, then they'll be trying to find excuses to justify them Jx I'd love to ask an ex MP how he would justify spending £18,000 of tax payers money to buy a bookcase and £8000 for a telly Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzle Knit Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 They'd all be claiming their eglus as second homes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 They'd all be claiming their eglus as second homes :lol: hmmm, were did Janty get all her eglus from? I'm joking! I'm not an MP, and family certainly isn't especially since Dad made me buy my own eglu though he wants it for himself now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 I too was wondering if theere were any Eglus on the claim forms, lots of horse manure though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I too was wondering if theere were any Eglus on the claim forms, lots of horse manure though! and plenty of bull poo too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 They'd all be claiming their eglus as second homes :lol: hmmm, were did Janty get all her eglus from? I'm joking! I'm not an MP, and family certainly isn't especially since Dad made me buy my own eglu though he wants it for himself now Cheeky ratbag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I go to school with the immigration minister's son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I don't think they'd admit it Anyway, they wouldn't have time for the forum......if they're not fiddling their expenses, then they'll be trying to find excuses to justify them Jx Be fair. Some were fairly honest. Only a few but definitely some Ed Miliband claimed only £6,300 a year in rent for a two-up, two-down, red-brick terraced house in his Doncaster North constituency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I go to school with the immigration minister's son. Is that Phil Woolas? He claimed for nappies, women's clothes and panty liners Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I go to school with the immigration minister's son. Is that Phil Woolas? He claimed for nappies, women's clothes and panty liners Tessa And was wonderfully seen off by Joanna Lumley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 [ And was wonderfully seen off by Joanna Lumley! I can see Joanna Lumley becomming an MP, how great would that be Isn't there another actress who is an MP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Esther Rantzen says she is going to stand ! Television presenter Esther Rantzen says she is "sick" of the MPs' expenses scandal and may stand for Parliament. Her plan is to stand against the Labour MP Margaret Moran who claimed £22,500 treating dry rot at her second home - 100 miles from her constituency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I think Joanna Lumley would make a brilliant MP, not so sure about Ms Rantzen. Glenda Jackson was a Labour MP for a while. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Perhaps you could argue that the cabinet is full of actors and actresses already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) Perhaps you could argue that the cabinet is full of actors and actresses already! not very good are they!!! Edited May 18, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Don't tell 'em that Tiggy Their next claim will be for drama classes so the can put on a convincing act for the general public Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 stop it you guys, we are supposed to be respectful of our great leaders oh dear just as well we live here and not in some other country. At least we can say what we like about our politicans without getting into too much trouble. After all they are nearly all lawyers & should know how to squirm out of trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 How can we respect them when they have no repect for our hard earned money I can't afford to fritter away my money, why should they be allowed to do it for me Interesting A-Z list on Telegraph web page showing who's claimed what. Yes, I concede, not everybody has made totally fraudulent claims. But they are in the minority Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 How can we respect them when they have no repect for our hard earned money I can't afford to fritter away my money, why should they be allowed to do it for me Interesting A-Z list on Telegraph web page showing who's claimed what. Yes, I concede, not everybody has made totally fraudulent claims. But they are in the minority Jx I was being sarcastic absolutely agree, if wasn't so funny watching them all squirm it would all be unbearable to hear how they spend our hard earned cash, particularly when we are all having tough times thanks to the bankers now dont get me started on that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I know that Tiggy They just make me so mad Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
