It's not just the money, it's the sense of entitlement. That's the cause of sleaze in UK politics | Martin Bell
Briefly

"All governments, even newly elected ones, face headwinds, but these are entirely of the politicians' own making... Why accept these freebies in the first place?"
"With a salary of 91,346 plus expenses, even backbenchers should be able to buy good-quality clothes without holding out a begging bowl."
"I knew I had to be exceptionally careful in my own behaviour. I invited inquisitive journalists to inspect my bank accounts, which some of them did."
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