Watchdog apologises for telling MPs they could claim expenses for Christmas parties 🔴The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority was labelled “tone-deaf” and widely criticised for issuing the guidance during the cost of living crisis
Watchdog apologises for telling MPs they could claim expenses for Christmas party food, drink and decorations
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority was labelled “tone-deaf” and widely criticised after it said MPs, irrespective of political party, would be able to claim for Christmas party food, decorations and non-alcoholic drinks during the cost of living crisis. Mr Todd added: “We got the messaging wrong by allowing the impression to form that this is what MPs were wanting to do, rather than our interpretation of the discretion available under the existing rules.
Tory MP Maria Caulfield tweeted: “Welcome clarification from Ipsa that MPs do not use public funds for Christmas parties.”“I am glad to see this clarification. Many constituents were rightly upset by newspaper headlines,” Andrea Leadsom tweeted.
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