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Maggy 27-10-2011 23:37
Margaret Thatcher claims £535,000 for ex-PM duties
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-15486792

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Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has claimed £535,000 of taxpayers' money over the last five years, government records have shown.
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Others to benefit have been her successor John Major, paid £490,000 in the last five years, and Tony Blair.
In 2008-9, Mr Blair claimed £169,076 - more than his Downing Street salary.
Since leaving office, Mr Blair, who ran the country for a decade from 1997, has claimed just under £273,000.
The system was set up by John Major in 1991, after one year in office, to reward former prime ministers for work including answering letters and attending public events.
In the past five years, the three former number 10 incumbents have cost the taxpayer in total more than £1.7m in public duty allowances.
Gobsmacked is an understatement..

denphone 28-10-2011 05:33
Re: Margaret Thatcher claims £535,000 for ex-PM duties
 
Absolutely shocking.:mad:

watzizname 28-10-2011 08:43
Re: Margaret Thatcher claims £535,000 for ex-PM duties
 
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In the past five years, the three former number 10 incumbents have cost the taxpayer in total more than £1.7m in public duty allowances.
Well, considering how much they cost the country when in power, I'm actually up for helping to foot this bill, provided they promise never to run for office again..

In fact, any chance we can get the current liability removed and signed up for something similar, while we can still afford to?

Sirius 28-10-2011 09:28
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35322090)
Absolutely shocking.:mad:
I take it you mean that for all of them ??

denphone 28-10-2011 09:30
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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35322145)
I take it you mean that for all of them ??
Of course.:)

Chrysalis 28-10-2011 19:12
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No wonder thatcher is always attending events when almost dead, she gets paid for it.

This is truly shocking especially from thatcher as she was an advocate of trimming costs.

Tim Deegan 28-10-2011 19:33
Re: Margaret Thatcher claims £535,000 for ex-PM duties
 
They probably make a fortune in appearance money as well.

Hugh 28-10-2011 19:39
Re: Margaret Thatcher claims £535,000 for ex-PM duties
 
Blair definitely, Major perhaps, Thatcher, erm no.....

I wonder if that money includes security costs?

devilincarnate 28-10-2011 19:40
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Originally Posted by Chrysalis (Post 35322388)
No wonder thatcher is always attending events when almost dead.
Can only hope:erm:

denphone 28-10-2011 19:42
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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35322401)
Blair definitely, Major perhaps, Thatcher, erm no.....
You sure about that.;)

Hugh 28-10-2011 19:46
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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35322403)
You sure about that.;)
Yes... link

squealy 28-10-2011 19:49
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Don't forget. We're all in it together.

denphone 28-10-2011 19:50
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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35322405)
Yes... link
Not in the last year or so but before that well that is open to debate.:)

downquark1 28-10-2011 19:52
Re: Margaret Thatcher claims £535,000 for ex-PM duties
 
Well I think we should ask what were the expensive for first.

denphone 28-10-2011 19:53
Re: Margaret Thatcher claims £535,000 for ex-PM duties
 
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Originally Posted by squealy (Post 35322407)
Don't forget. We're all in it together.
Well thats what politicians of all parties tell us but trouble is that saying it is one thing for politicians but doing it is another kettle of fish altogether.


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