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Withers LLP twinned with Carter Fuck

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It would seem that the new fashion amongst lawyers is to try to silence Parliament, following on from Carter Fuck trying to stop Trafigura we now have Withers LLP trying their hand at preventing MPs talking about things in Parliament. This time though it’s not about dumping toxic waste in the third world but local planning issues, the full story is over at The Guardian. The key par of the e-mail sent by Withers LLP though is this gem: “”In order to settle this matter we, therefore, require an apology in respect of both the serious allegations plus payment of … Continue reading →

MPs expenses 4 weeks to go

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Just to remind people the consultation on MP’s expenses end on the 11th of February. you can take part on line here: http://mpexpensesconsultation.org.uk/ The Tax Payers Alliance have a fairly good run down of the questions on their Website (hat tip to Iain Dale again). +3-1

Speak up about MPs expenses

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Via Iain Dale, the public consultation on MPs expenses is now open here: http://mpexpensesconsultation.org.uk/ Such an important matter obviously needs to be very widely publicised. According to the web site: We are consulting on the new system for managing MPs’ expenses * The next parliament will start with a completely new system, independently designed and administered * This is only the first step of a continuing consultation on the role of Members of Parliament and of Parliament itself * We’d like to hear your views on our proposal for the new system. So go along and let them know what … Continue reading →