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Monday, May 31, 2010
David Laws Resignation
3 weeks into the coalitions’ term, they have lost there first minister, David Laws.
Multi millionaire David Laws has resigned over allegations in the daily Telegraph that between 2004 and 2007, Mr Laws claimed between £700 and £950 a month to sub-let a room in a flat in Kennsington, South London, from his secret long-term partner, lobbyist James Lundie .
Since 2006, Parliamentary rules have banned MPs from "leasing accommodation from a partner". Mr Laws has confirmed he will repay the £40,000 of tax payers money, but queried whether Mr Lundie, his long time “partner” counted as a "partner" as defined by the rules on expenses . Mr Laws said he wanted to protect his privacy. Read The full Article