A row has erupted after it was announced MPs are to get a bumper 24-day Christmas holiday.
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MPs attack immigrant levy
Posted on September 24, 2008 by trooperuk
A government plan for a levy on immigrants to fund extra public services has been blasted by MPs.
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Police chief attacked by a Government watchdog… for sending officers to every reported crime
Posted on September 20, 2008 by trooperuk
A chief constable who slashed crime by ordering officers to visit every single victim has been accused of wasting resources. Roger Baker, the head of the Essex force, has been criticised in a watchdog’s report that claimed the hugely popular policy was not an efficient use of time. Since Mr Baker took charge three years [...]
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You pay £28m for Euro MPs
Posted on September 20, 2008 by trooperuk
Taxpayers are forking out £28million a year to keep Britain’s 78 Euro MPs on the Brussels gravy train. They can pocket up to £360,000 each in pay and perks without having to account for a penny.
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