MPs give themselves £48k pay rise to defend against a threat that doesn’t exist
Backhander: politicians in Westminster have found another way to bleed public funds into their own hands – a fund to defend against a claimed threat of violence against them… that does not exist.
UK Home Secretary James Cleverly has announced Parliament’s response to claims that MPs are being threatened by “Islamists” or “Muslims” or “pro-Palestine protesters” or whoever the bogeyman is today.
It’s £31 million, to be divided between MPs so they can pay for extra security, which comes to almost £48,000 per MP – although it seems likely to be used to help other politicians too:
#Cleverly announces £31m package for MP security – #BBCNews
That’s an average of almost £48,000 per MP
Hmmm, Really? That much?🤷🏻
The crooked Tories have caused most of the trouble stoking up hatred & division, they should pay, not taxpayers#ToriesOut601 #GeneralElectionNow pic.twitter.com/vboryrxYAX
— Andrew🇪🇺 (@CourierBoyUK) February 28, 2024
People have drawn the obvious conclusion:
Majority of MP's have Completely Overturned the Premise that they're Elected to Represent the Commoners that's US.
They No Longer Represent the Commoners their only interest is Themselves, Cronies,their Bank Balances + Infighting.
£48,000 per MP can do what they like with it. https://t.co/uyIfQARZMc— Carole Hawkins (@hawkins_carole) February 28, 2024
No one wants MPs to be at risk but people will note how MPs can always find money for themselves, £31M in this case. Would be interesting to know if Diane Abbott who has long received the most threats was ever offered a close protection officer. I suspect not. #r4today #bbcnews
— Briefcase Michael (@BriefcaseMike) February 28, 2024
With no clear evidence against any individual or organisation, we are seeing MPs diverting public money away from public services and the good of the nation and towards themselves – for no reason.
And take careful note of the comment about Diane Abbott – who has received more abuse and threats than every other MP in Parliament combined, but was never offered any publicly-funded protection before now. Is it because she doesn’t kowtow to the rich and powerful?
The conclusion – about the Tory and Labour MPs who made this possible – is painfully clear:
They are lining their own pockets while they can.
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