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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Taxpayers foot £300k energy bill for MPs’ second homes

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MPs have charged taxpayers almost £300,000 for energy bills and other utilities at their second homes over the past year, a new analysis by The Independent has found.

Campaigners said the record-high figure shows that Britain’s politicians are “insulated” from the cost of living crisis, with a large portion of their energy costs covered by the public purse while millions struggle to pay bills.

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