Cidersomerset
10th November 2013, 18:28
With all the fuss about austerity and how the elites are ripping off the rest of us
this is unbelievable...
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10 November 2013 Last updated at 10:16
Stratford on Avon MP Nadhim Zahawi repays expensesConservative MP Nadhim Zahawi
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Nadhim Zahawi said he was "mortified"
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A Conservative MP has apologised for claiming parliamentary expenses for electricity to
supply his stables and a mobile home in the stable yard.
The expenses relate to Nadhim Zahawi's second home in the village of Tysoe, near
Banbury, in his constituency of Stratford on Avon in Warwickshire.
The MP said he had contacted the expenses watchdog.
The Sunday Mirror reported last week that Mr Zahawi had claimed some £6,000 in the
year up to March.
Mr Zahawi said the watchdog, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, had
included claims for the previous year and the figure was nearer £4,000.
In a statement issued on Saturday, he said: "I have been looking into this matter
further and can confirm that all claims for heating fuel relate purely to my second home.
"However, I have made a mistake with my electricity claims.
"On investigation I have discovered that electricity for a mobile home located in the
stable yard, and electricity for the stables themselves, was linked to my house.
"Whilst a meter was installed in the stable yard, I have only been receiving one bill; it
was wrong to assume I was receiving two and to have not checked this sooner.
"I am mortified by this mistake and apologise unreservedly for it. I will obviously be
paying back any money that was wrongly claimed immediately."
'Restore trust'
Jeff Kenner, Labour councillor for nearby Shipston-on-Stour, said the news
was "outrageous", with many local people "struggling with their fuel bills".
He called for a full investigation into the matter, but said Mr Zahawi's position was
looking "untenable".
Earlier this month, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg defended MPs claiming back the
cost of energy bills on their second homes.
Mr Clegg said expenses were there to help MPs with the cost of living and working in
two different places.
Mr Kenner said: "People can understand that it's important for an MP to have a home in
the constituency, but it just needs to be something modest, something he can visit
constituents from.
"On his website he says he wants to restore trust in politicians and clean up politics.
"But not only has he claimed for his second home, but he has claimed for the stables,
which is part of the stable yard business."
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The Independent Sunday 10 November 2013
Neigh way! MP Nadhim Zahawi apologises for stables expense claims
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this is unbelievable...
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10 November 2013 Last updated at 10:16
Stratford on Avon MP Nadhim Zahawi repays expensesConservative MP Nadhim Zahawi
http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/71021000/jpg/_71021390_69559616.jpg
Nadhim Zahawi said he was "mortified"
Continue reading the main story
Related Stories
Clegg defends energy bill expenses
Don't cut our expenses, say MPs
MPs claimed £23m in expenses - IPSA
A Conservative MP has apologised for claiming parliamentary expenses for electricity to
supply his stables and a mobile home in the stable yard.
The expenses relate to Nadhim Zahawi's second home in the village of Tysoe, near
Banbury, in his constituency of Stratford on Avon in Warwickshire.
The MP said he had contacted the expenses watchdog.
The Sunday Mirror reported last week that Mr Zahawi had claimed some £6,000 in the
year up to March.
Mr Zahawi said the watchdog, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, had
included claims for the previous year and the figure was nearer £4,000.
In a statement issued on Saturday, he said: "I have been looking into this matter
further and can confirm that all claims for heating fuel relate purely to my second home.
"However, I have made a mistake with my electricity claims.
"On investigation I have discovered that electricity for a mobile home located in the
stable yard, and electricity for the stables themselves, was linked to my house.
"Whilst a meter was installed in the stable yard, I have only been receiving one bill; it
was wrong to assume I was receiving two and to have not checked this sooner.
"I am mortified by this mistake and apologise unreservedly for it. I will obviously be
paying back any money that was wrongly claimed immediately."
'Restore trust'
Jeff Kenner, Labour councillor for nearby Shipston-on-Stour, said the news
was "outrageous", with many local people "struggling with their fuel bills".
He called for a full investigation into the matter, but said Mr Zahawi's position was
looking "untenable".
Earlier this month, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg defended MPs claiming back the
cost of energy bills on their second homes.
Mr Clegg said expenses were there to help MPs with the cost of living and working in
two different places.
Mr Kenner said: "People can understand that it's important for an MP to have a home in
the constituency, but it just needs to be something modest, something he can visit
constituents from.
"On his website he says he wants to restore trust in politicians and clean up politics.
"But not only has he claimed for his second home, but he has claimed for the stables,
which is part of the stable yard business."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-24887143
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/millionaire-conservative-mp-nadhim-zahawi-2715379
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The Independent Sunday 10 November 2013
Neigh way! MP Nadhim Zahawi apologises for stables expense claims
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http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/iv-drip/neigh-way-mp-nadhim-zahawi-apologises-for-stables-expense-claims-8931233.html