A number of MPs say they will not claim for festive gatherings, with foreign secretary calling guidance ‘stupid’

A number of MPs have rejected guidance that would allow them to claim some expenses for office Christmas parties on the taxpayer, calling it “inappropriate” and “wrong”.

Claims will be allowed for food and refreshments for festive gatherings for parliamentary staff, but not alcohol, under MPs’ hospitality budgets, and office supply budgets are also allowed to cover decorations.

A number of MPs say they will not claim for festive gatherings, with foreign secretary calling guidance ‘stupid’UK politics live: latest news updatesA number of MPs have rejected guidance that would allow them to claim some expenses for office Christmas parties on the taxpayer, calling it “inappropriate” and “wrong”.Claims will be allowed for food and refreshments for festive gatherings for parliamentary staff, but not alcohol, under MPs’ hospitality budgets, and office supply budgets are also allowed to cover decorations. Continue reading…