Bianca Todd of Left Unity said:
“Why don’t MPs get their expenses on pre-paid cards? After all, it’s Iain Duncan Smith himself who once claimed £39 for a hotel breakfast.
“MPs treat us like irresponsible children, but they are the ones who are on the take.
“This and the benefits freeze are just going to push people further into poverty, while the richest get even more tax cuts.”
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Notes for editors
1. Left Unity is the new party of the left in Britain. Founded in November 2013, it has around 2,000 members and 50 branches across the country.
Left Unity is active in movements and campaigns across the left, working to create an alternative to the main political parties.
About Left Unity
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Left Unity is a member of the European Left Party.
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