or just a blip?....
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...for-45000.html
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In August, the Speaker admitted that he spent just over £20,000 on refurbishing his official apartment before moving in with his wife and children. However, documents have now revealed how the true cost was actually £45,581, as Commons officials agreed to account for extensive redecoration and other work as 'routine maintenance' which Mr Bercow did not declare publicly.
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I must say that at a time when so many people's personal/work pensions are coming under fierce pressure and we all face having to work longer to qualify for the meagre state allowance, it's nice to know that the pain is being shared by our glorious leaders....
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However, Mr Bercow is thought to have refused to surrender his gold-plated pension – which guarantees to pay half his income when he retires regardless of how long he remains in the job.
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Nice 'work' if you can get it eh?........