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[OT]: Steen going on about his big house ...
Posted: 22 May 2009, 08:01
by Vortex
Posted: 22 May 2009, 09:40
by Blue Peter
The work included paying a forestry expert to inspect trees.
Obviously very praiseworthy to do this, but not necessary to performing the job of an MP. So, it ought to come out of his pocket,
Peter.
Re: [OT]: Steen going on about his big house ...
Posted: 22 May 2009, 13:17
by Ippoippo
"... What right does the public have to interfere with my private life? None. ..."
Ummm, we have ever right if you are spending public money, rather than private money
Posted: 22 May 2009, 16:35
by emordnilap
He blames the Freedom of Information Act for his resignation.
Ermmm....
Posted: 22 May 2009, 18:19
by JohnB
The interview has just been repeated by popular demand on the PM programme! While I agree that the expenses issue is small compared to the other problems that face us, if arseholes like him are running the country, they need to be got rid of ASAP if we're to stand any chance of dealing with the really important issues.
Posted: 22 May 2009, 19:37
by biffvernon
JohnB wrote:if arseholes like him are running the country,
Not just this country, it's the whole world. Why do you think we are in this mess?
Posted: 22 May 2009, 20:01
by Adam1
He was our local MP when I lived here 25 years ago and was probably going to depart fairly soon anyway. He always was a loose cannon politically, never one to stay on message. His political ideas were always pretty potty too, from memory.
Posted: 22 May 2009, 21:11
by biffvernon
Now if only MPs were paid the nation's median wage...
Posted: 22 May 2009, 22:21
by RenewableCandy
My mum recons they should all live in tied houses and be paid a simple stipend. I'm inclined to agree. The said houses can be as posh as you like, and include all necessary security measures: they'd be a one-off expense.
Posted: 02 Jun 2009, 12:45
by Andy Hunt
A block of flats next to the Houses of Parliament would do it.
Can't see the problem myself.
Posted: 02 Jun 2009, 12:55
by lancasterlad
Andy Hunt wrote:A block of flats next to the Houses of Parliament would do it.
Yep, with broken lifts and stinking of p*ss.
Posted: 02 Jun 2009, 23:50
by kenneal - lagger
lancasterlad wrote:Andy Hunt wrote:A block of flats next to the Houses of Parliament would do it.
Yep, with broken lifts and stinking of p*ss.
What, like an Old Boys club, you mean?