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21/10/2010
Former MP Makes 'Serious Misjudgement' Over Expenses
Andrew MacKay, a former Tory MP has been told to apologise after it came to light he made a "serious misjudgement" regarding his parliamentary expenses claims.
Mr MacKay and his wife Julie Kirkbride, also an ex-MP, both claimed money on their respective second homes.
Following an inquiry, the Commons Standards and Privileges Committee said the move was "fundamentally wrong".
The couple, both of whom left Parliament at the last general election, have repaid £60,000 in claims between them.
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Mr MacKay and his wife Julie Kirkbride, also an ex-MP, both claimed money on their respective second homes.
Following an inquiry, the Commons Standards and Privileges Committee said the move was "fundamentally wrong".
The couple, both of whom left Parliament at the last general election, have repaid £60,000 in claims between them.
(BMcN/GK)
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