The government plans to lobby the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) for a review of expense rules after MP Taiwo Owatemi claimed £900 for a pet surcharge to keep her dog in her London flat. Security Minister Dan Jarvis criticized the existing guidelines, stating that although Owatemi followed the rules accurately, it should not permit such claims. This incident highlights ongoing debates around MPs' expenses and the appropriateness of allowances for additional living costs. Owatemi's claim was accepted last summer, and she has expressed her affection for pets in public forums.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis expressed concern over the expense rules, stating that while MP Taiwo Owatemi hasn’t broken any rules, they should be reconsidered as they allow unorthodox claims.
Taiwo Owatemi made a claim of £900 for a pet surcharge on her London flat, which sparked government criticism of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority's rules.
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