YOU WONT BELIEVE: 5 - What They Never Told You

Jared O’Mara accused of making false claims from disability budget for MPs

Leeds crown court hears how invoices submitted by former Labour MP who is facing eight fraud charges were ‘amateurish’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

Former MP accused of invoice fraud had ‘dysfunctional’ office, court told

Jared O’Mara is on trial for submitting fake invoices to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Ex-MP O’Mara ‘tried to claim up to £30,000 to fund extensive cocaine habit’

Jared O’Mara, who represented Sheffield Hallam from 2017 to 2019, is on trial for submitting ‘dishonest’ invoices

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023

Watchdog apologises for saying MPs’ Christmas party costs are claimable

Ipsa’s earlier advice on expenses for food and decorations led to MPs receiving abuse from the public

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022

MP expenses Watchdog apologises for telling politicians to claim for Christmas parties

Ipsa said it had failed to recognise the public mood when it issued the guidance.

Wales Online · Nov 24, 2022

Watchdog apologises for telling MPs to claim expenses for Christmas parties

THE watchdog responsible for MPs’ expenses has apologised for telling MPs they could charge taxpayers for Christmas parties, which resulted in…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2022

'It's preposterous': North East MPs slam plans to allow expense claims for Christmas parties

New guidance from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority says MPs can claim for food, drink and decorations for the first time

Chronicle Live · Nov 23, 2022

MPs slam ‘naive’ and ‘irresponsible’ rules allowing them to claim expenses for Christmas parties

A government watchdog has told MPs they can claim the cost of food, drink and “festive decorations”

Manchester Evening News · Nov 22, 2022

Outrage as taxpayers to foot bill for MPs' Christmas parties during cost-of-living crisis

Though alcohol was deemed off limits for expenses, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has been widely criticised for giving the go-ahead amid a cost-of-living crisis.

Daily Record · Nov 22, 2022

Sunak warns MPs over Christmas party expenses after watchdog gives go-ahead

The Prime Minister ‘doesn’t intend’ to put food and refreshments on expenses amid criticism of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022