MPs 'facing major expenses cuts'

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London : United Kingdom | about 1 month ago

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The BBC has learned it will propose an end to mortgage claims, MPs employing relatives and so-called "golden goodbyes" to retiring MPs. First class travel and London travel costs would be reduced and a £25-a-day "subsistence" allowance would end. Sir Christopher Kelly's committee...

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