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David Laws - corrupt hypocrite?
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MPs' Expenses: Treasury chief David Laws, his secret lover and a £40,000 claim
The Cabinet minister charged with rescuing the Government’s finances has used taxpayers’ money to pay more than £40,000 to his long-term partner, The Daily Telegraph can disclose.
Mr Laws, a Liberal Democrat, has the task of implementing public-sector cuts worth more than £6 billion. He has already drawn up tough new rules limiting the pay and perks of hundreds of thousands of public sector workers.
The Cabinet minister charged with rescuing the Government’s finances has used taxpayers’ money to pay more than £40,000 to his long-term partner, The Daily Telegraph can disclose.
Mr Laws, a Liberal Democrat, has the task of implementing public-sector cuts worth more than £6 billion. He has already drawn up tough new rules limiting the pay and perks of hundreds of thousands of public sector workers.
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Corruption within Government......is anyone surprised?0
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Interesting that he justified being on the fiddle because he is gay?
"My motivation throughout has not been to maximise profit but to simply protect our privacy and my wish not to reveal my sexuality."
How does that work then?
Clearly a resigning issue.
I absolutely hate that tit Peter Tatchell, but on this occasion, maybe he ought to go and 'Out' a few more gay politicians in the public interest, to see if there are any others on the fiddle.British Ex-pat in British Columbia!0 -
I think most posters on here will be more outraged about his partner owning more than one property/house/home/abode/investment or whatever.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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2 weeks, first resignation(?) not very edifying. Wonder who shopped him, Vince...0
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um arent we all in this together ?? he has the cheek to take trust funds off disabled kids...but dont worry some parents will get a weeks restpite and hes done this....im glad i didnt vote for themonwards and upwards0
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He is, of course, one of the many millionaires in the Cabinet, having been a Vice President at JP Morgan from 1987 to 1992 and then Managing Director, being the Head of US Dollar and Sterling Treasuries.
££ millions in the bank, but he couldn't resist grubbing for a few £ off the tax-payer when he saw the cash going under his nose.
Resign now!0 -
I think this will cause a lot of uproar in the gov - esp amoung the cons back benchers.0
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For a moment there I thought an MP had broken the law...........Not Again0
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tessie_bear wrote: »um arent we all in this together ??
No we are not....the public sector have cushioned themselves with pay, benefits and pensions. Vote Labour that's what you get.0 -
No we are not....the public sector have cushioned themselves with pay, benefits and pensions. Vote Labour that's what you get.
What relevance does your post have to a thread about a corrupt politician? Bizzare!Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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