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Claims row snares borough MP

Telford MP David Wright was today among the latest batch of politicians drawn into the parliamentary expenses row. Telford MP David Wright was today among the latest batch of politicians drawn into the parliamentary expenses row. Mr Wright was named in today's Daily Telegraph as one of at least 13 MPs who pocketed thousands of pounds to give up their right to cheap rent, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill for the higher charges. The MPs were offered lump sums for either moving out of the Dolphin Square block in Westminster of paying higher rent. The offer came after it was bought from the council by a private company. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star.

News|May 30, 2009
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