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MPs and expenses claims.

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grannydarkhair Tue 22-Nov-22 11:40:23

Under new rules, MPs will be able to claim the cost of their office Christmas party. MPs from all sides of Parliament have criticised the move.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63714892

MaizieD Wed 23-Nov-22 15:07:39

biglouis

People who run a business from home can legally claim a whole raft of stuff back - % of rent/mortgage, phone, broadband, council tax, fuel and so on. Happy days.

That's a legitimate part of their costs, biglouie. They're not paying for all that lot in a separate location.

Staff knees ups are a lovely thing to fund, but why should they be tax deductible? They just aren't a business expense.