The bill for MPs' expenses is set to rise by millions of pounds after the watchdog that oversees the payments made a series of concessions to soothe furious politicians.
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) is to allow more spending on accommodation, travel, and staff. It is also "actively considering" whether to give MPs freer reign over budgets and check how they use money retrospectively.
The controversial changes come after angry complaints from across parties that the system created in the wake of the expenses scandal is too restrictive and bureaucratic.
Here's a thought. Fuck 'em. If they don't like it or can't survive on their annual salary, bugger off and let people who want to serve the people take on the pampered roles. I've had enough of their whinging and bleating.
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