MPs pursued for thousands in overpaid expenses

‘MPs are being pursued for thousands of pounds in overpaid expenses before the House of Commons is dissolved for the election.

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) estimates that it is currently owed more than £22,000 by 38 MPs from the past financial year alone.

It has now written to all members warning that it will start restricting access to their Parliamentary payment card, veto staff salary increases and stop rental payments to recover the money.’

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