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MPs slam ‘naive’ and ‘irresponsible’ rules allowing them to claim expenses for Christmas parties

A government watchdog has told MPs they can claim the cost of food, drink and “festive decorations”

Manchester Evening News

Outrage as taxpayers to foot bill for MPs' Christmas parties during cost-of-living crisis

Though alcohol was deemed off limits for expenses, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has been widely criticised for giving the go-ahead amid a cost-of-living crisis.

Daily Record

Sunak warns MPs over Christmas party expenses after watchdog gives go-ahead

The Prime Minister ‘doesn’t intend’ to put food and refreshments on expenses amid criticism of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.

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Angry MPs and Sunak hit out over decision to let them bill Christmas parties to taxpayer

Downing Street warned 'MPs will want to justify all spending for their constituents' after a string of MPs - Tory and Labour - said they wouldn't use the fund and their watchdog had 'lost the plot'

Daily Mirror

MPs criticise guidance allowing them to claim Christmas party expenses

Several MPs say they will not claim for festive gatherings, with Jess Phillips calling advice ‘stupid’

The Guardian - UK

MPs criticise rules allowing them to claim expenses for Christmas parties

A rule change will allow MPs to claim for refreshments and decorations, although taxpayers’ money can not be used for alcohol.

The Independent UK

MPs hit out at 'tone-deaf' move to allow them to claim Christmas parties on expenses

MPs have slammed a move which will see them be able to put the cost of staff Christmas parties on their expenses for the first time.

The National (Scotland)

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MPs allowed to spend thousands on Christmas parties paid for by taxpayer

Food, drink and decorations can all be expensed under new guidance dubbed ‘bonkers’

The Independent UK

MPs told they can put costs of staff Christmas parties at taxpayers' expense

An MP blasted the guidance saying 'no one asked for this' after it emerged they will be able to put the cost of food and soft drink at Christmas staff parties at the expense of taxpayers

Daily Mirror

MPs told they can claim expenses for Christmas parties

Expenses watchdog also reveals costs for festive decorations can be reimbursed

Wales Online

21 Tory MPs claimed TV licences on expenses - having scrapped free telly for over-75s

The Conservative Party broke a manifesto pledge to protect the £157.50 lifeline the over-75s

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson couldn’t bag a top job for Carrie but nepotism in politics is doing nicely

It’s no wonder that MPs seem to shrug off the latest allegations, with their mums, sons and sisters all potentially for hire

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson set to accept £2,200 MPs' pay rise as cost of living crisis hits

No10 had urged the MPs' pay body IPSA to show 'restraint' when the 2.7% rise to £84,144 was proposed - but a spokesman said now it's been confirmed, the Prime Minister has no way to turn it down

Daily Mirror

Why are MPs getting a pay rise while Brits face cost of living crisis and price hikes?

MPs are set for a large pay rise after an independent body recommended the increase was due. The increase will not sit well with voters bracing themselves for a worsening cost of living crisis

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Wales Online

MPs to get pay rise of more than £2k

The rise is the equivalent of 2.7 per cent

Daily Mirror

MPs to get £2,200 pay rise as Britain braces for soaring energy bills and tax hikes

The 2.7% hike from £81,932 to £84,144 is likely to spark fury as the country braces for a cost of living crisis

Daily Mirror

Expenses watchdog withholding MPs claim data over 'security' fears

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) was set up to publish cash claimed back by MPs after fury over the expenses scandal - but they have paused publication, and haven't given a date for when they will resume

Nottingham Post

Broxtowe MP Darren Henry named 'Britain's most expensive MP' after £280,000 of expense claims

He says it was 'a difficult year for my team'

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The Independent UK

MPs’ security costs up by nearly a third last year, says watchdog

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority said these costs could increase further following the fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess in October.

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