Clegg in blast at pay-offs.DISGRACED MPs should not be rewarded with lavish parachute payments, Lib Dem LIB DEM Liberal Democrat(s) (UK political party) leader Nick Clegg Nicholas William Peter Clegg, known as Nick Clegg, (born 7 January 1967) is the British Member of Parliament for Sheffield Hallam and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesman. Early life Nick Clegg was born in Buckinghamshire in 1967, the third of four children. said yesterday. Mr Clegg spoke out amid mounting anger at "golden goodbyes" going to MPs quitting over the expenses scandal. The 13 MPs so far leaving at the next election are set to get a total of pounds 1.3million. But Mr Clegg said: "I see no reason why an MP who is sacked or decides to stand down should be rewarded with a big, taxfree, lump sum Lump sum A large one-time payment of money. payment. "This money is intended to help people who are suddenly voted out of office, not those who decide to call it a day after being caught with their fingers in the till." CAPTION(S): ANGER Lib Dem leader |
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