Posts Tagged ‘UK Parliament’

by Andrew Kakabadse

MP Expenses… Again

MP expenses continue to dominate the news in the UK, and I have to say it: the House of Commons is a cesspit of medieval privilege. It’s a mess. MP expenses are just one example of the privilege and ‘old boy’ advantage-taking going on. Look at how an MP gets a motion on the floor. It’s difficult to comprehend the privilege, status, committee work, and administrative arrangements that are necessary. [...]