A damning report is suppressed by the EU: plus ca change, says Daniel Hannan MEP
It is good to see Daniel Hannan, Conservative MEP for South East England, writing in The First Post, a paper that I am enjoying (especially the World Leaders video clips - essential viewing, if you have missed them - warning strong language!).
In this article he follows up the MEP allowance scandal that has been all but suppressed by the EU Parliament. As he says:
But, as has now been stated in several places, the real reason for the suppression of the report is, according to the Euro-official in charge:
In this article he follows up the MEP allowance scandal that has been all but suppressed by the EU Parliament. As he says:
When you struggle to pay your taxes that fund these lavish life styles, remember that the UK pays GBP10bn annually after rebate, to the EU coffers, some of which is dolled back to us in EU projects.It's not the slyness that shocks; it's the brazenness. Two months ago, an internal report revealed gross irregularities, even outright criminality, in MEPs' staff allowances. Now, MEPs have voted to forbid publication of that report. The sums involved are substantial: more than £160,000 a year.
But, as has now been stated in several places, the real reason for the suppression of the report is, according to the Euro-official in charge:
Read the article at The First Post"We want reform," he said, "but we cannot make this report available to the public if we want people to vote in the European elections next year."
