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Originally Posted by garinda

Tory MP Nigel Evans had a mobile phone bill averaging a staggering £375 a month. Would he have spent that much if it came out of his own pocket?

Lose the expenses to gain something far more important - respect | Mail Online

'The Conservative MP for Ribble Valley claimed a total of £6,268 since June 8, including three £1,200 payments for mortgage interest as well as £108-a-month council tax bills and £60-a-month electricity bills.'

'He also claimed back £808.44 for an O2 mobile bill, £85 for the Ribchester Parish Magazine and £600 for service which helps MPs manage constituents' cases.'

MP claims thousands on expenses - Lancashire Evening Post

Mr Evans probably lost his receipt for straws, or he'd have probably have claimed for those as well.

Has he done anything wrong, or is it just cluching at straws again