parachute payments for politicians

[bha100]

Is this some kind of sick joke?

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/10344148.Former_senior_councillor_calls_for_parachute_payments_for_politicians/

The only parachute payment most of them deserve is the one to jump out of a plane without one.

And what with the other shower who are moaning about having to hang about until 7.30 to get the £15 dinner allowance, hows this for an idea, pay for your own dinner.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/9970282/MPs-complain-dinner-expenses-rules-not-generous-enough.html

 

[Geriatric Seagull]

Just hope the parachutes don't open!

 

[glasfryn]

with the bunch we have now all parties give them plenty so they can f@@k off on holiday somewhere and never come back

 

[albion534]

This whole country is a joke, whichever party is in charge

 

[Southover Street Seagull]

That's why allowances should be banned with MPs getting a larger flat rate salary. They can then do what they like with the money with no need for any scrutiny into their allowances.

 

[Southover Street Seagull]

The ex-councillor needs to show a bit of empathy with what is going on in society today and not be asking for money when they are no longer serving the public. She's a bloody disgrace.

 

[upthealbion1970]

Parachute payments for politicians and benefit cuts for disabled. You couldn't make it up

 

[Napper]

Greed , Greed , Greed

What a week for highlighting it

 

[drew]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/8091941/Golden-parachute-deals-net-MPs-10.3m.html

MPs get parachute payments, but only if they stand down at an election I believe. That's why so many of the crooks didn't resign following the expense scandal but held on until the 2010 election.

 

[Surrey Seagull]

I think they should go on Jeremy Kyle and plead their case for more money, benefits and a larger 2nd home.

 

[blue2]

Totally lost touch with the real world I am almost lost for words