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I seem to recall a similar scenario towards the end of Majors government. I suppose it's a product of any British government that's been in power too long.
I suspect that they think that if they can distance themselves from Brown, they might yet save their seats. And who can blame them for not wanting to give up their cushy little jobs?
I suspect that they think that if they can distance themselves from Brown, they might yet save their seats. And who can blame them for not wanting to give up their cushy little jobs?
Indeed and another clear example of why the term Honourable isn't valid in the house no matter how many times they bandy it about.
But the Daily Telegraph now reports Hazel Blears' resignation as Communities Secretary was triggered by the discovery that she avoided paying tax on the sale of a second property.
The paper says the property had been designated as her second home for the purposes of claiming expenses but was declared as her first home for tax purposes.
"She was apparently concerned that the full details would soon emerge - possibly as early as today," the paper said.
However, a spokesman for Ms Blears said the information had been available on her website since last month and insisted the allegations had "nothing to do with her decision to resign".
Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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