Birmingham Mail - Tag - expenses

Ex-MP faces jail for expenses fraud

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:05:13 GMT

A former Labour MP is facing jail after becoming the first politician to have a conviction for making false parliamentary expenses claims.

Many West Midlands MPs have scaled back their expenses

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:47:00 GMT

MPs have dramatically scaled back their expenses claims following a wave of public fury over Commons allowance, new figures revealed.

Anger over Birmingham councillor's chauffeur-driven travel costs

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Cabinet member for housing Councillor John Lines, used executive cars to make regular trips to the capital, including a £470 trip to an evening function at the Natural History Museum.

More scrutiny of Midland MPs expenses after new receipts published

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT

MPs in Birmingham and the Black Country claimed thousands of pounds for decorating, repairs and furniture before a crackdown on allowances this year.

Midland MP's expenses revealed

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:41:00 GMT

MPs in Birmingham and the Black Country claimed thousands of pounds for decorating, repairs and furniture before a crackdown on allowances this year.

Jacqui Smith porn scandal: Husband apologies over blue moves

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:59:00 GMT

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith's husband apologised today for causing her embarrassment over an expenses claim which included adult films he watched.

Redditch MP Jacqui Smith caught up in porn film claims scandal

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:20:00 GMT

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith was said to be "mortified" today after she was forced to offer a humiliating apology for an expenses claim which included adult films watched by her husband.

12 Midlands MPs employ relatives

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:49:00 GMT

RELATIVES are employed by 12 West Midlands MPs at the taxpayer’s expense, it was revealed today.

MPs under pressure over expenses

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:49:00 GMT

MPs were under renewed pressure over their taxpayer-funded expenses today after it was disclosed they can claim up to £10,000 for a new kitchen and £300 for air-conditioning units.