Ashfield MP Lee Anderson, who has been labelled as out of touch by opposition MPs, claimed 219,703.44 in business costs from 2020 to 2021, nearly Lee Anderson: New Tory deputy chairman would support return of death penalty 9 February 2023. 'You can have huge respect for people working in our public services and also be clear that if you are earning 35,000, unless there are very particular circumstances, you shouldnt need to use a foodbank,' he tweeted. The TLE shop is also now open, with all profits going to supporting our work. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 'Come, come to Ashfield, come next week, come the week after, come to a real food bank that's making a real difference to people's lives.'. She posted on Twitter: 'A genuinely astonishing comment from someone who represents an area with almost 30% of children living in poverty. The biggest costs were 165,215.27 for staffing, 33,144.30 for office costs and 17,650.60 for accommodation. Play it now! "And why have I got nothing back?" Details of the MP expense claim system budgets can be found on the website of the Independent Parliamentary Standard Authority. A Tory MP, who faced a furious backlash after suggesting struggling Britons are only using food banks because they 'can't budget', claimed almost 222,000 in business expenses in one year. One Twitter user quipped: 'Really hope someone offers Katy a better job on the back of his tweet'. Andy Bell LinkedIn: MP Lee Anderson: New deputy Tory chairman clashes with radio presenter Andy Bell LinkedIn: MP Lee Anderson: New deputy Tory chairman clashes with radio presenter The average costs claimed by MPs in a calendar year is 203,880. Lee Rowley. ", Read more: Prince Harry's book Spare finally goes on sale in Nottingham stores after days of leaks, @swans_dan commented: "On the flip side, may I remind Lee Anderson that he is also employed and that he is paid for by the taxpayer. A Tory MP's attempt to defend Lee Anderson after he made contentious remarks about food banks has backfired.. Last week Anderson sparked outrage after he invited everybody on the opposition benches in the Commons to visit a food bank in his Nottinghamshire constituency where people now need to register for a budgeting course [13], Anderson was one of three Conservative Party candidates investigated by the party over claims of antisemitism during the election campaign. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Come. [52], In February 2023, The Guardian reported that Michael Hollis, who runs a food bank charity, is pursuing a libel claim against Anderson. However, fellow Conservative MPBrendan Clarke-Smith defended his party colleague, insisting Mr Anderson was 'absolutely spot on'. Politics live: Starmer and Sunak clash over cost of living crisis, Lee Anderson: Tory deputy chairman to be sued over 'defamatory bribery claims', law firm says. He added: 'I was a single parent for about 17 years two boys living with me, so you learn how to cook cheaply, learn how to cook nice meals and I enjoyed doing it. "I never said poor people can't cook," Mr Anderson said. His biggest cost was on staffing at 165,215.27, followed by 33,144.30 on office costs and 17,650.60 on accommodation. [7], In July 2019, Anderson was selected as the Conservative candidate for Ashfield for the 2019 general election. [11] Will Moy of Full Fact said: "Misleading campaign techniques from parties and candidates won't only harm those who are caught out, but could damage voter confidence in our political system. Delta agrees 34% pay rise for pilots - worth up to $90k - with other major airlines set to follow suit, Parole is DENIED for Robert F. 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He told the Commons: "I think youll see first-hand that theres not this massive use for food banks in this country. It came after he was issued with a community protection warning after placing boulders to deter travellers from setting up camp at a local site. ee Anderson has been named deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, a promotion for the man who has been Ashfield MP since 2019. [39] He said: "I did not say poor people can't cook or there is no need for food banks. That figure includes 165,200 on Last December, Mr Anderson was among Tory rebels to vote against 'Plan B' Covid restrictions. He was berated for his 'crass and cruel' comments as Britons up and down the country face a cost-of-living crisis due to soaring prices, and provoked the row as he spoke in a Commons debate on the Queen's Speech. 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If you can afford to contribute a small donation to the site it will help us to continue our work in the best interests of the public. [35] For these comments, he was given the nickname "30p Lee" by his critics. Have your say in the comments section below, Viewers switch off from 'unhappy' Prince Harry interview, Changing face of city's food and drink scene after tough few years, Anger over 'disgraceful scandal' as Nottingham's Debenhams falling into disrepair, The tragic cases of 3 people found dead in Notts who have never been identified, Join Slimming World for free with this great offer - claim now to kickstart your journey, Lee Anderson, Conservative MP for Ashfield. Anderson worked as a coal miner for ten years, and then volunteered for Citizens Advice for another decade. Horse power: Long-serving Red Bull chief CHRISTIAN HORNER on how he switches off from the high-pressure F1 environment, helped by Spice Girl wife Geri and a coterie of nags, dogs and donkeys! Journalism in Britain is under threat. Her father, BrigDavid Colthup CBE, was a senior member of the Armed Forces who was commissioned into the historic Green Howards Yorkshire Regiment in 1989. You can unsubscribe at any time. He simply does not need any more to have a happy, fulfilling life. Not long after, he was elected to Parliament as MP for Ashfield in 2019 as part of Boris Johnson's 80-seat Tory majority. 13h ago. Weve got generation after generation who cannot cook properly, they cannot cook a meal from scratch, and they cannot budget. Webtory mp lee anderson expenses. [32], Anderson was one of 99 Conservative MPs to vote against Covid passes in England in December 2021. 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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said neither he nor the government shared Anderson's stance. Anderson was born in Nottinghamshire, attending John Davies Primary School and Ashfield School. In a wide-ranging speech, Mr Anderson also claimed foodbanks were being "abused" by people who did not need them, and that there was a "culture" of them being used as "a weekly shop" by some. I know myself having seen the NHS close up and personal the dedicated care that nurses and others who work in the NHS give. 'Its about tackling obesity as well. Yes we know people are struggling, we know food prices are up, we know energy prices are up we know all this, but you can't keep throwing taxpayers' money [at the problem]. "It is all about priorities. There are also estimated to be 1,200 independent food banks in addition to those run by the Trussell Trust, Salvation Army and those based in schools. "[12] Anderson criticised "nuisance tenants" in a council estate who were "making people's lives a complete misery". Conservative MP Lee Anderson has been criticised after claiming nurses or anyone using a food bank while earning 30,000 a year was not managing money properly. Mr Anderson soon defected to the Tories and was later elected a Conservative councillor. Nottinghamshire Tory MP Lee Anderson has attracted criticism on social media over comments he made about public sector workers. Mr Anderson spoke in a Commons debate today (January 10) amid ongoing strike action by workers, including NHS staff. They cant cook a meal from scratch. Mr Anderson replied: 'He makes a great point and this is exactly my point. [46], In October 2022, Anderson replaced Esther McVey as chair of the Blue Collar Conservative caucus. A Tory MP has sparked a backlash after he claimed nurses using food banks had something wrong with their own finances. Mr Anderson, who earns 84,144 a year as an MP, caused uproar after he claimed that Brits 'can't budget' and there was 'not this massive use for food banks' in Britain. According to a biography on his website, Mr Anderson then volunteered at a local Citizens Advice bureau, worked in hostels for homeless care leavers, and took a job in a local MP's office. The Bassetlaw MP triggered an angry backlash after posting on Twitter: 'I respect the profession, but 32,244 and using a food bank? Tory Lee Anderson bought a lavish, six bedroom house months before suggesting poor people struggle to afford food because they don't know how to cook or budget. And today he claimed to the Sunday Mirror that not all people who use food banks are poor. Mr Anderson said he had purchased the new-build house for almost half a million pounds to give him and his wife, who he said was terminally ill, greater security after being targeted by protesters. 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