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We're looking for a Mumsnetter to represent us at a 'News Comment Special' about MPs' expenses

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GeraldineMumsnet · 15/05/2009 16:03

Editorial Intelligence in association with Sky News are inviting a Mumsnetter to attend a panel and group discussion, which will be podcast.

Here's a pdf of the invite so you can see the date/location/panel etc (which includes Helena Kennedy, Norman Baker and Derek Wyatt).

Please throw your names/nominations into the hat. We'd want whoever goes to blog or twitter, or something suitably modern, about the proceedings. It's next Wed, so it needs to be decided fairly swiftly.

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JulesJules · 15/05/2009 18:37

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Northernlurker · 15/05/2009 18:06

Doubtless that would have occurred to her Robespierre - but perhaps the need to produce the dredged product for scrutiny by the revenue to demonstrate no net gain would put her off?

Robespierre · 15/05/2009 18:02

She'd have to claim that the mooncup was for dredging her moat.

Jux · 15/05/2009 18:01

I second/third/ninehundredandfiftythreeth Policywonk. She made such a good job of the G20, she really would be fantastic here.

TheDevilWearsPrimark · 15/05/2009 18:01

I think that would be fine as she could give the mooncup back after her tenure has lapsed.

Northernlurker · 15/05/2009 17:57

Surely Carrie isn't putting her Boden skirts on expenses when doubtless she's already wearing clothes a sibling put on expense last year? Tell me it isn't so!

MP - I think they should pay for 1/2 you tampon only - and don't go thinking you can claim for a mooncup instead. That would definately consist of an improvement to your estate and as such would be liable to payment of Capital Gains tax unless you care to nominate somebody else's menstrual cycle as your own?

morningpaper · 15/05/2009 17:52

Expenses for Mumsnet:

  • dog biscuits for Big Tech
  • dog chain for YetMoreTech
  • microfibre skirting board duster for Gerry
  • Packet of Nice Biscuits for Nikitatech
  • Boden skirt for Carrie
  • Fishnet stockings for Justine
  • Tampon and KitKat for Morningpaper
Northernlurker · 15/05/2009 17:47

Nobody actually says 'eraser' do they? I don't think you can beat a good rubber to be honest. Something firm and big enough to get a good grip on, I find it solves even the knottiest of problems.

Northernlurker · 15/05/2009 17:45

Aha!

Now nobody tell MP that her office is surrounded by highly trained expense hounds, poised to bite at the first hint of an ill gotten gain - and yes they will be counting the polo mints in the second drawer down!

ilovemydogandMrObama · 15/05/2009 17:44

Oh, you probably meant eraser

ilovemydogandMrObama · 15/05/2009 17:43
morningpaper · 15/05/2009 17:42
QueenLizTheFirstOfScotland · 15/05/2009 17:41

EI is Julia Frogspawn's baby, is it not? Double vote for pw in that case - see if she can do a bit of classic MN rantage at froggie at the same time.

Northernlurker · 15/05/2009 17:40

Well I don't care who goes as long as they ask a question on my behalf

I'm an NHS employee - and I have a mortgage and am very busy - can I therefore submit a claim for my hanging baskets, portico and court summons safe in the knowledge that should I be found out it come to light I will be able to say 'ooops well never mind' and thus not be arrested for FRAUD and THEFT?

Although - looking at the thread title I'm wondering if this is a parliamentary matter at all? Might it not be Mumsnet towers' tactful way of telling Morningpaper to stop caning the expense account for extra rubbers and reams of foolscap?

mollyroger · 15/05/2009 17:32

PW because she bought a special investigative nice raincoat...

TheDevilWearsPrimark · 15/05/2009 17:23

I was thinking more when she called Justine a
tiny wanker

Northernlurker · 15/05/2009 17:22

Was she supposed to find out which Miliband he was perhaps?

ilovemydogandMrObama · 15/05/2009 17:12

Or was it Ed Milliband?

ilovemydogandMrObama · 15/05/2009 17:10

Vote Policywonk!

Recent lapse Where she forgot to ask David Milliband something or other?

Does anyone remember? No, we do not!

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JustineMumsnet · 15/05/2009 17:04

Oi Lenin - I would have loved to go but tragically weds afternoons is my turn for the school run.

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ahundredtimes · 15/05/2009 16:56

Oh I see, thanks for explaining. Well I think we should send PW again. I like her as our spokeswoman, she has elegant eyebrows and freckles. She is our dream MN everywoman.

morningpaper · 15/05/2009 16:54

PW is good because she makes us look like we are a bunch of attractive babes

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JustineMumsnet · 15/05/2009 16:50

Truth be told, they invited me and I thought it would be much better to have one of you than me, to report back. Obviously PW was marvelous rep last time and despite her recent lapse we'd love her to go again, but if anyway else has a burning desire, do shout.

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