Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority That one is quite interesting too.
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Originally posted by LisaContractorUmbrella View PostSo almost like a salary sacrifice arrangement really
Instead fiddling expenses was seen as a perk that all the major parties tolerated to make up for itSocialism is inseparably interwoven with totalitarianism and the abject worship of the state.
No Socialist Government conducting the entire life and industry of the country could afford to allow free, sharp, or violently-worded expressions of public discontent.Comment
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Originally posted by MicrosoftBob View PostPretty much, MPs are underpaid for what they do but no one had the guts to argue to keep their wages in line with inflation
Instead fiddling expenses was seen as a perk that all the major parties tolerated to make up for it
Fiddling the expenses system which, compared to what the rest of us is allowable, is still generous to say the least wasn't a suitable or sensible answer.Comment
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Originally posted by TykeMerc View PostBeing "underpaid" considering the house gets to set its own wage levels is fairly absurd.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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<bump> We will be submitting anonymised responses from contractors from all different sectors to HMRC's planned changes to the T&S rules - I'd really appreciate if you guys could take a couple of minutes our of your busy days to add the benefit of your wisdom Budget 2015 : AUCAE launch survey urging contractors to have their voice heard. - All Umbrella Companies Are Equal
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Great response to survey so far...
Just thought it was worth a quick update to say thanks to those of you who have had your say on the T&S changes dues, we have had a great response to the survey so far with some interesting feedback from both Ltd Co contractors and umbrella contractors. If anyone fancies having their say then please fill in the survey. All responses will be anonymised before submittingComment
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Originally posted by MicrosoftBob View PostIn fairness it has been sucessive governments that politicised expenses, as pay rises were seen as bad publicity they kept them lower than they wanted and encouraged MPs to claim as much as possible
Then of course in an internet age, journalists start investigating individual MPs expenses and this whole circus kicked off
Looking at what they do, they should be able to claim home to work travel, they have a job outside any normal remit
The problem is expenses have been used as an alternative for pay rises, rather than their right to claim expensesComment
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