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AIBU to think if MPs can have second undeclared incomes then so can I?

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BollockstoBoris · 13/11/2021 11:39

Okay this is a bit tongue in cheek and I've no intention of having a second job....in fact as DS is disabled he IS my job for a cool £270 a month.

But in a time when people are struggling so much it sticks in the throat a bit that (some) MPs are being such utter sleaze bags.

Creaming off expenses by a very liberal interpretation of the rules. Charging expenses for rent while renting out their own homes for example although I do see that MPs not close to London need to do this.
Taking backhanders right, left and centre a la Owen Paterson who may well have resigned but am sure will be back ...sneaked in somewhere.

Meanwhile DH is still struggling to rebuild his business after the COVID lockdown. We get UC to help with the reduced income and I get CA too.
The council tax people work out we have around £1300 a month made up of UC and husband's income. I don't count CA as UC take it off pound for pound.

Just been told we are not entitled to any council tax reduction and I am struggling massively. By the time the bills are paid it leaves us with just over £300 a month to do everything else. That's food, petrol, car tax and insurance (for my husband) and the hope that nothing bloody well breaks down or falls apart.

So so cross at the moment.

And yes am aware it's not the fault of (insert sleazebag MP of choice) that we are struggling . I do tprather feel though that they couldn't have a shit.

NI increases
Gas and Electricity increases

For the first time ever I am thinking if you have a second undeclared cash in hand job then all power to you. They don't give a fuck about you so don't give a fuck about them.

Yes is is a rant but it feels bloody good.

Back to my normal username now.

Bollocks to you Boris and all your sleazy mates.

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TowandaForever · 13/11/2021 11:40

What about the fact to claim carers what you earn has to be below a certain amount and below certain hours?

It's disgusting.

LittleDandelionClock · 13/11/2021 11:43

I really shouldn't agree with you, and my head is screaming YABU, but I my heart is screaming YANBU! I really have to admit that I agree with you @BollockstoBoris

VladmirsPoutine · 13/11/2021 11:48

Yanbu. Thing is the second hand job / lobbying thing isn't new. What is is it being reported so whole-heartedly by the press. It's been an open secret in Westminster for ages. I was astounded to read about Cox, he really took full advantage.

alicesfavouritepen · 13/11/2021 12:25

Absolutely. Fuck them.

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