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A little research online revealed shocking figures on just how much MPs have claimed for energy expenses on second homes. You can go onto the IPSA website, which enables you to check any MPs claims. https://www.theipsa.org.uk/mp-staffing-business-costs/your-mp
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) confirmed to Full Fact that there is no upper limit on how much MPs can claim back on heating and fuel costs.
https://fullfact.org/online/MPs-no-upper-limit-heating-expenses/
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Open democracy revealed that British MPs have charged taxpayers £420,000 for energy bills in their second homes over the last three years despite MPs’ wages continuing to rise. That’s equivalent to over 2000 pensioners receiving £200 winter fuel allowance.
open Democracy is an independent international media platform.