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Luis Rubiales refuses to step down as Spanish Football Federation president Spanish football president Luis Rubiales has refused to step down from his role in the federation. Rubiales has come under fire for kissing Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women’s World Cup on Sunday. He had earlier grabbed his crotch as he celebrated the win, whilst standing next to the Spanish royals – including 16-year-old Princess Infanta Sofía. Rubiales apologised for the kiss on Monday before Fifa opened disciplinary proceedings against him on Thursday.  You may also like Angry reaction after Spanish football leader…

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Financial support to double for MPs who lose seats in UK election The Guardian says Departing MPs will get bigger payouts for winding up their offices, with the sum doubling to £17,300, the UK parliament expenses watchdog has announced. MPs who lose their seats or choose not to stand will be paid for four months after leaving office to enable them to wind up their casework and other duties – doubling from the current period of eight weeks. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) made the change after reviewing arrangements for payments following the next election. MPs who lose their…

MPs’ ‘winding down’ pay to double at next election BBC News says Payments for MPs who lose their seats or step down at the next general election will be doubled. The money is aimed at helping ex-MPs close down their offices and manage the departure of their staff. At the last general election departing MPs were paid for two months after losing their seats. However, IPSA, which sets the rules for MPs’ expenses, has said this is not long enough and that the time period should be increased to four months. The eligibility for the payments has also been expanded…

Payoffs for MPs who lose seats or resign at general election set to double The Independent says Payoffs for MPs who lose their seats or are not running at the next election are set to double as millions of people across the country struggle with the cost of living squeeze. The so-called “winding down” payments, which will rise from £8,600 to £17,300, are designed to help departing members close their offices and manage the departure of staff. A think tank described the move as a “kick in the teeth” for taxpayers. But the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), which regulates…

MPs stepping down ‘should not get a payout’, says Conservative MP – UK politics live The Guardian says Reacting to the news that payments for MPs who lose their seats or step down at the next general election will be doubled, Conservative MP Bob Seely (Isle of Wight), told TalkTV this morning: “I don’t think people resigning should be getting a payout. “But this is an independent body, I’m afraid to say we don’t get to vote on it unless somebody tells us that we do, and frankly, I am more concerned about dealing with my constituency casework. “So I’m…

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Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales refused to resign on Friday after a week of widespread criticism for his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso following Spain’s Women’s World Cup triumph.