Labour has been talking a lot about taxpayers’ money in recent days, following the release of their much-hyped ‘GPC files’ about government procurement cards. There’s been much criticism about the use of luxury hotels, fine art and branded merchandise. All good, worthy stuff. But in the interest of balance, Mr S thinks it’s worth reminding readers that Labour’s leading lights haven’t always been the most prudent when it comes to spending taxpayers’ money.
Steerpike has already highlighted Angela Rayner’s decision to put £249 branded Airpods on her parliamentary expenses. And Sir Keir Starmer is not exempt from criticism either. Back when he was Director of Public Prosecutions, he came under fire for claiming more than £250 a day in expenses for a chauffeur driven car. Between 2008 and 2010 he was claiming up to £8,000 a month for use of a Toyota Prius and a driver on top of claims for flights and trains.
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