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The shirt off MPs’ backs

Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics

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The shirt off MPs’ backs
Chrissy Dyer of Tuki's Pareu holds up a sample of a shirt. 19091703 / 19091704

Should taxpayers continue to pay extra to ensure our MPs are well turned out? Former MPs say a clothing allowance for politicians is a good idea – but they take different views of what amount is necessary.

Should taxpayers continue to pay extra to ensure our MPs are well turned out? Former MPs say a clothing allowance for politicians is a good idea – but they take different views of what amount is necessary.


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