In one of the most bizarre parliamentary expenses revelations yet, we learn Peter Bottomley, Conservative MP for Worthing West, claimed for an insurance policy covering £25,000 for “kidnap ransom” (The Argus, December 11).
Clearly, Peter Bottomley is fearful of the unhappy constituents in Worthing West after 12 years of being local MP and believes there is a real risk of being kidnapped. However, I’m not sure that many taxpayers would be happy knowing they are footing the bill for his kidnap ransom. After all, this isn’t the Wild West, its Worthing West.
Ian Ross
Labour parliamentary candidate for Worthing West
Lyndhurst Road, Worthing
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