timebandit Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Are these two really the future housing minsters in the UK Richard Harrington - Conservative, Watford, former property developer and hotelier and successful businessman working with the John Lewis Partnership. Has backed Shapps’ policies but emphasises that more public land needs to made available for homes and has warned that localism should not require “endless rounds of argument”. Or Husband of property ramper O'grady Stewart Jackson - Conservative, Peterborough, and a big expert on planning and local government. He resigned from a junior government post in 2011 after voting against a three line whip on Europe. Has warned councils (including Tory ones) from building low quality flats “to pocket the [New Homes Bonus] cash in a difficult financial climate”. In May 2009, Jackson's Parliamentary expenses were scrutinised in the expenses scandal. Articles in the Daily Telegraph reported that Jackson had claimed more than £66,000 in three financial years for housing costs in his constituency: on 11 May 2009 the newspaper reported that he had claimed £11,000 in professional, legal and mortgage fees on buying a new constituency home. However, Jackson explained that there were legitimate 'one-off costs' relating to the purchasing of a home base in the constituency after his election as an MP, and until the house was purchased, he, his wife and infant daughter were renting one bedroomed accommodation in the constituency.[4] On 12 May 2009, both BBC Newsnight, and a second article published by The Daily Telegraph reported that Jackson had claimed £55,000 on housing costs for the constituency house, bringing the total sum to over £66,000.[5] When asked about how MPs should be housed in their constituencies, Jackson was quoted in the Daily Telegraph as saying that any ban on the second home allowance would be "draconian and unfair".[6] David Cameron, leader of Jackson’s Conservative Party, declared himself appalled at the raft of revelations made by the Telegraph relating to claims submitted by his parliamentary party colleagues, and stated that disciplinary action could be taken against those who had acted illegally or outside of the rules.[7] However, no action was taken against Jackson by either his party or Parliamentary authorities, who deemed his expense claims to be legal and within the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Democorruptcy Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Are these two really the future housing minsters in the UK Or Husband of property ramper O'grady In May 2009, The old hands would know but maybe the Daily Express is worth a mention for any new members? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Chick Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Absolutely brilliant 'montage'...says it all really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jail Them All Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Absolutely brilliant 'montage'...says it all really... +1 :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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