‘Minister for common sense’ who has criticised Whitehall waste is said to have received £39,000 in two years
A cabinet minister who has criticised Whitehall waste has claimed tens of thousands of pounds in expenses to rent a London flat despite her husband owning a property a mile away.
Esther McVey, who was appointed “minister for common sense” last year, has received £39,000 in taxpayers’ money to rent the flat over the last two years. She lives there with her husband, the Tory MP Philip Davies.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More ‘Minister for common sense’ who has criticised Whitehall waste is said to have received £39,000 in two yearsUK politics – latest updatesA cabinet minister who has criticised Whitehall waste has claimed tens of thousands of pounds in expenses to rent a London flat despite her husband owning a property a mile away.Esther McVey, who was appointed “minister for common sense” last year, has received £39,000 in taxpayers’ money to rent the flat over the last two years. She lives there with her husband, the Tory MP Philip Davies. Continue reading…
