Boris ally blows £900 donations on ballgowns – police investigate
The spectre of sleaze returned to haunt Boris Johnson today as the police announced an investigation into another of the Mayor’s key aides, Bertha Joseph.
Social Justice
Cameron’s MEPs vote against reforms to clamp down on tax dodgers
David Cameron’s MEPs last night voted against proposals to crack down on “those seeking to hide their money from the tax authorities” – tax dodgers.
Cameron’s hot air on lobbying
It has now emerged that one of David Cameron’s key themes of his speech to the University of East Anglia do not reflect the reality of the Conservative party.
Scottish Cash for Access “looks like a clear breach of the rules”
It has now emerged that the SNP have held 6 fundraising lunches in Parliament, leading to allegations they are abusing their position to allow cash for access.
Boris’ hypocrisy on (economy) class
Boris Johnson has railed against Peter Mandelson for travelling to Davos in business class. But the mayor has abused his taxi expenses to the tune of £4,600.
If Boris is too busy for the police, where does he find time to write his £250k Telegraph column?
Questions will also be asked as to how, if he’s too busy to chair the MPA, he is able to write a weekly column for The Daily Telegraph – at a salary of £250,000
Scottish public sector fat cats face pay freeze
The SNP Government will enforce pay freezes for top public sector managers and civil servants. A pay freeze is critical to Lib Dem support for the budget.
Darling must listen to MPs’ call for High Pay Commission
The bankers’ windfall tax has failed to curb the bonus culture. The Government should listen to over 100 MPs and announce a High Pay Commission.
Cameron forced to amend “Ashcroft amendment” after dancing to piper’s tune
David Cameron hastily withdrew an amendment to the Constitutional Reform bill last night after it emerged Lord Ashcroft could be exempted from having to pay tax
Cameron cannot brush aside the tax-status scandal
Anyone seeking power should play by the same rules as the public. David Cameron’s belated response to the tax affairs of Goldsmith and Ashcroft is revealing.