I’m packing for AMSU conference and so will be away from the computer for a few days. But I thought I would take a quick break to check out the news. And I chanced upon this gem
Government accused over bonuses
Now I’m sure that the sentiment is entirely right and that if there is inefficiency in the civil service then we should be looking at that to make savings. But, hang on, are these the same politicians who this week almost voted through a pay increase that was completely disproportionate to what other public sector workers were getting? And who when this fell, instead voted against reforming an expenses system that allows for MPs to claim up to £24,000 a year – more than the salary of many, many voters in Britain?
To be fair to the Conservatives, they were in the minority in terms of the number voting to keep the current system, but they also have less MPs so there you are.
If you would like to know who can claim more for equipping their second homes than you might earn in a year, check out:
If your MP is on there and if you’re still annoyed check out:
Pop in your postcode and you can then send your MP a message explaining how unhappy you are they didn’t vote to change this and ask them for a written response. I’m going to write to Hilary Benn (my Leeds MP) as it appears he didn’t turn up for the vote. So he better have a good reason.
Tags: conservatives, expenses, hypocracy, labour, politics
