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Labour's very own "Cash for Questions" row
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Daily Star?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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It was broadcast loud and clear on Beeb Radio yesterday afternoon.Originally posted by minestrone View PostI am surprised how little is being made of this, it only made it on page 9 of the paper I read this morning.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Thieving, corrupt, unethical and incompetant politicians are not exactly news anymoreOriginally posted by minestrone View PostI watched the news yesterday afternoon and it was 4 or 5th on the list.
Oh, and the scotsman.
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They've been suspended from Labour - does that actually mean anything?"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Yes, I thought it was a little coincidental that these two were suddenly in the frame and as per this mornings news, now expelled from the PLP. He's a sly bugger that Mandy.Originally posted by sunnysan View PostThere are a few other names involved but looking at the main culprits:
Byers - Damaged Goods
Hoon/Hewitt - Recently involved in a very embarressing coup which came to nothing
Maybe Labour can stick the knife in and get rid of them, and then claim decisiveness on sleaze in the runup to the election.Comment
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What's happened to the Tory who was banging on about being even more use when he gets to the Lords?Comment
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Sir John Butterfill. No news on his fate yet. He was embroiled in the expenses row and voluntarily paid back £17,500.Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View PostWhat's happened to the Tory who was banging on about being even more use when he gets to the Lords?
Butterfill is one of the 98 MPs who voted to keep their expense details secret.
I wouldn't be surprised to hear he was standing down at the next election, possibly to "spend more time with his family".
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He's not going to be a lord!Originally posted by Peoplesoft bloke View PostWhat's happened to the Tory who was banging on about being even more use when he gets to the Lords?"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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