Andy Burnham claims £17,000 in expenses for rented flat near own Westminster property
The article reports that Labour leadership favourite Andy Burnham has claimed over £17,000 per year in parliamentary expenses to rent a flat in London, despite owning another property a short walk from Westminster. Since July 2012, he has received £1,449.98 monthly for renting a flat close to his own property in Kennington. The arrangement began just before parliamentary rules changed in August 2012, banning MPs from claiming mortgage interest on second homes. Burnham now receives rental income from his owned property while using taxpayer money for his rented flat. While no wrongdoing is alleged, former committee chairman Sir Alistair Graham called the arrangement 'wrong' and showing 'lack of judgement'. Burnham's spokesman defended the arrangement, stating he was forced into it by rule changes and makes no profit from the public subsidy.
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