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<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/mps-expenses/5304976/Alan-Duncan-claimed-thousands-for-gardening-MPs-expenses.html</ref>
<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/mps-expenses/5304976/Alan-Duncan-claimed-thousands-for-gardening-MPs-expenses.html</ref>
This happened at the height of the banking crisis, which caused great financial insecurity and hardship for the public, those "low-achievers" as he called them. That did not prevent Duncan from prolonged and public whinging. He complained that MPs with their £64,000 salary, subsidized restaurants and champagne bars, paid secretarial staff and generous expense allowances, were expected "to live on rations and are treated like sh-t," a term he used publicly.<ref>
This happened at the height of the banking crisis, which caused great financial insecurity and hardship for the public, those "low-achievers" as he called them. That did not deter Duncan from prolonged and public whinging. He complained that MPs with their £64,000 salary, subsidized restaurants and champagne bars, paid secretarial staff and generous expense allowances, were expected "to live on rations and are treated like sh-t," a term he used publicly.<ref>
Alan Duncan: MPs are treated like '****' and have to survive on rations.
Alan Duncan: MPs are treated like '****' and have to survive on rations.
www.telegraph.co.uk › News › News Topics › MPs' expenses
www.telegraph.co.uk › News › News Topics › MPs' expenses
12 Aug 2009 - It's just, I'm afraid, the world has gone mad.” Mr Duncan has gained a reputation for being gaffe-prone, particularly in his response to the expenses scandal. His appearance on the BBC programme Have I Got News For You, where he boasted about MPs' lavish lifestyles, was roundly criticised.</ref>
12 Aug 2009 - It's just, I'm afraid, the world has gone mad.” Mr Duncan has gained a reputation for being gaffe-prone, particularly in his response to the expenses scandal. His appearance on the BBC programme Have I Got News For You, where he boasted about MPs' lavish lifestyles, was roundly criticised.</ref>
Somewhat belatedly, Cameron demoted Duncan from the Shadow Cabinet. Yet, when the Coalition got into power in 2010, Duncan was given a ministerial job.
Somewhat belatedly, Cameron demoted Duncan from the Shadow Cabinet. Yet, when the Coalition got into power in 2010, Duncan was given a ministerial job.
==Libya Policy==
==Libya Policy==