Published Date:
02 July 2009
Shadow chancellor George Osborne is to be investigated by a sleaze watchdog over his second home allowance claims, it was revealed today.
Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards John Lyon said he would look into complaints lodged by a Labour activist related to his claims for mortgage interest.
In a letter to Laurie Burton, the chair of the local Labour Party in Mr Osborne's Tatton constituency, he said: "I have accepted your complaint and am inviting his comments."
The full article contains 81 words and appears in scotsman.com newspaper.
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Last Updated:
02 July 2009 3:21 PM
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Source:
scotsman.com
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Location:
Scotland
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Related Topics:
Conservative Party
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Politicians' expenses
