As the Nation Fumes at Expenses 'Blackwash' Scandal MPs are Rewarded With £10,000 Pay Rise 'Shameless MPs are set to provoke fresh public anger by pocketing a staggering £10,000-a-year pay rise. The salary hike comes as MPs faced a backlash today over their blatant attempt to cover up expenses scams. After weeks of public fury at leaked details, Commons officials unlocked their files yesterday - with crucial details covered in thick black ink. It meant MPs who 'flipped' homes to claim on different properties - or charged for services such as moat-cleaning - were spared further embarrassment. Despite growing fury among voters, it has now been revealed that they are to be rewarded for their greed with a £10,000 pay rise.'
Friday, 19 June 2009
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