Cox claims thousands for second home… while letting out London flat
Despite breaking no Commons rules, the latest revelations heap more pressure on Sir Geoffrey Cox amid a growing sleaze scandal.
Despite breaking no Commons rules, the latest revelations heap more pressure on Sir Geoffrey Cox amid a growing sleaze scandal.
Starmer's office had argued there was nothing to worry about in him taking the job, because the Mishcon training academy, which he would be advising, was "really cool."
According to the Mirror the UK's wealthiest MP rents out a taxpayer-funded London flat while claiming £1,900 a month for a second home - also in London.
Simon Kofe said rising sea levels are an “existential threat” to Tuvalu and surrounding islands.
"Our Prime Minister just interrupted possibly the planet’s last chance to save itself from climate devastation to tell everyone Britain is "not remotely a corrupt country”".
The clip appears to show Geoffrey Cox using his parliamentary office for commercial work.
Sir Geoffrey said it was "beneath the dignity" of MPs to try and shut down money laundering loopholes.
Labour has asked the Commons standards commissioner to investigate reports Cox used his private office for commercial work.
Sir Geoffrey said there were "real drawbacks" to public registers of interests - because they lead to "frivolous complaints".
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