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Originally Posted by accysimon
I'm not snide in anyway, so please don't accuse me of that. I am asking whether the local people approve of councillors, especially one in high office, claiming childcare allowance for a 15 year old, when she doesn't go to a childminder, she stays alone or with friends. It is similar to the MP expenses scandal in my opinion.
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Snide I suppose, because you don't name them.
If rules aren't being broken, I see no problem.
If childcare allowances weren't available, it would limit who was able to become a councillor.
If I presume correctly, the councillor you allude to is a single parent.
Which must be a strain, when balancing home life, and public office.