I Wonder Why This Number Is Rising So...
Politics0 min ago
Nigel And The Missing £60,000
What do you make to this story?
I'm sure that Nigel will have an explanation for this, but £60K over four years for upkeep on a property that had been given to him for free...seems a bit steep.
Also, was there really any need for the Telegraph to use what must be the most unflattering picture they could find of Our Nige (his official name down our way)?
http://
I'm sure that Nigel will have an explanation for this, but £60K over four years for upkeep on a property that had been given to him for free...seems a bit steep.
Also, was there really any need for the Telegraph to use what must be the most unflattering picture they could find of Our Nige (his official name down our way)?
http://
Answers
Best Answer
No best answer has yet been selected by sp1814. Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here.
For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.
The EU is a different kettle of fish to Parliament. This is small fry compared to what some of the snouts are hoovering up.
I suspect this bloke has an axe to grind, probably looking to stand as an MEP or something, and is starting a smear campaign. He should be careful unless He can back up the claims with absolute truth or it will back fire spectacularly with otehr MEP's threatening him too !
//A former senior Ukip official has filed a formal complaint about Mr Farage to the EU anti-fraud office OLAF. The complainant wishes to remain anonymous because of “physical threats” allegedly made by other Ukip officials against members who raised questions about the party’s finances.//
I suspect this bloke has an axe to grind, probably looking to stand as an MEP or something, and is starting a smear campaign. He should be careful unless He can back up the claims with absolute truth or it will back fire spectacularly with otehr MEP's threatening him too !
//A former senior Ukip official has filed a formal complaint about Mr Farage to the EU anti-fraud office OLAF. The complainant wishes to remain anonymous because of “physical threats” allegedly made by other Ukip officials against members who raised questions about the party’s finances.//
Well, like all the others if there is any sort of fraud occurring he'll be prosecuted. But given that the EU is inherently corrupt I'd be surprised if they can dig this over without digging over far more significant and indeed embarrasing mis appropriations of EU funds. Just remind me when was the last time the EU found an accountant bent enough to validate the accounts?
At least it wasn't this picture ...
http://
http://
jim360
Just to continue along those lines, BBC News South East also got itself into a twist, during a report on a 'jobs blow' to the region.
The graphics were not well thought out, so that...well, you've already worked it out, haven't you...
http://
Just to continue along those lines, BBC News South East also got itself into a twist, during a report on a 'jobs blow' to the region.
The graphics were not well thought out, so that...well, you've already worked it out, haven't you...
http://
youngmafbog
I don't doubt it at all. Personally, I would be very surprised if UKIP don't cause the biggest electoral upset in a generation (I'm not being sarcastic, even though readinf that it really does sound as if I am).
But back to the point in hand...what do you make to the story?
And with reference to what Mr Farage may be 'laughing off' after the election, I sincerely hope for Kirsten Mehr's sake, that you're wrong.
I don't doubt it at all. Personally, I would be very surprised if UKIP don't cause the biggest electoral upset in a generation (I'm not being sarcastic, even though readinf that it really does sound as if I am).
But back to the point in hand...what do you make to the story?
And with reference to what Mr Farage may be 'laughing off' after the election, I sincerely hope for Kirsten Mehr's sake, that you're wrong.
What do I make of the story? Well as I said small fry in the EU and there are much bigger fish with snouts in deeper who will not want any investigation. I'm not sure what investigation they could have since no receipts are required for the EU such is the sorry state of the monster (the EU that is).
It's not 60k either though is it? 4* 12 = 48
//Utilities and other non-rental costs amount to no more than £3,000 a year, according to the former office manager, leaving about £12,000 a year unexplained.//
And I find it unlikely that all costs would be that low. The party has grown so cost will escalate exponentially initially.
It's not 60k either though is it? 4* 12 = 48
//Utilities and other non-rental costs amount to no more than £3,000 a year, according to the former office manager, leaving about £12,000 a year unexplained.//
And I find it unlikely that all costs would be that low. The party has grown so cost will escalate exponentially initially.
-- answer removed --
Pretty p*ss-poor attempt at besmirching a political figure who has now become a political heavyweight in recent months.
Did anyone see Murnaghan trying to give him a hard time on Sky at lunchtime? Paxo he ain't!!
Farage was able to counter every spurious claim and basically wiped the floor with him.
The other parties really must try harder if they're going to try and outwit him and it's obvious from this latest 'story' that they're running scared of him.
Did anyone see Murnaghan trying to give him a hard time on Sky at lunchtime? Paxo he ain't!!
Farage was able to counter every spurious claim and basically wiped the floor with him.
The other parties really must try harder if they're going to try and outwit him and it's obvious from this latest 'story' that they're running scared of him.
Just looked up the EUs rules and it looks like Farage is the victim of a Torygraph slur (they must be worried).
For a start, it is an allowance paid monthly and not claimed as expenses. He does not have to produce receipts or invoices for his costs as it is a set rate paid to all MEPs. The General Expenditure Allowance is €4,299 per month and includes money for office cost. Farage is easily within that.
// General expenditure allowance
This allowance is intended to cover expenditure in the Member State of election, such as Members’ office management costs, telephone and postal charges, and the purchase, operation and maintenance of computer and telematics equipment. The allowance is halved in the case of Members who, without due justification, do not attend half the number of plenary sittings in one parliamentary year (September to August).
The amount of this allowance in 2011 is EUR 4 299 per month. //
For a start, it is an allowance paid monthly and not claimed as expenses. He does not have to produce receipts or invoices for his costs as it is a set rate paid to all MEPs. The General Expenditure Allowance is €4,299 per month and includes money for office cost. Farage is easily within that.
// General expenditure allowance
This allowance is intended to cover expenditure in the Member State of election, such as Members’ office management costs, telephone and postal charges, and the purchase, operation and maintenance of computer and telematics equipment. The allowance is halved in the case of Members who, without due justification, do not attend half the number of plenary sittings in one parliamentary year (September to August).
The amount of this allowance in 2011 is EUR 4 299 per month. //
//A former senior Ukip official has filed a formal complaint about Mr Farage to the EU anti-fraud office OLAF. The complainant wishes to remain anonymous because of “physical threats” allegedly made by other Ukip officials against members who raised questions about the party’s finances.//
Mmm .... sounds like a smear campaign to me. He's scaring the pants off the established parties!
Mmm .... sounds like a smear campaign to me. He's scaring the pants off the established parties!
I've often thought Nigel Farage seemed utterly corrupt and two-faced but this particular sum is fairly ambiguous.
The £2 million he happily took while railing against "snouts in the trough" types is, however, less so, and to me has always given an air of toxicity and mistrust that don't come from merely having different opinions.
I am also a bit perplexed as to why people who are normally extremely canny at seeing through spin and track-covering seem to be almost wilfully blind when it comes to Farage.
(and no, I'm not scared of him becsuse I do not believe he poses a threat to me. Neither do I think he's insignificant - UKIP has a real chance of becoming the UK's 3rd party in 2015)
The £2 million he happily took while railing against "snouts in the trough" types is, however, less so, and to me has always given an air of toxicity and mistrust that don't come from merely having different opinions.
I am also a bit perplexed as to why people who are normally extremely canny at seeing through spin and track-covering seem to be almost wilfully blind when it comes to Farage.
(and no, I'm not scared of him becsuse I do not believe he poses a threat to me. Neither do I think he's insignificant - UKIP has a real chance of becoming the UK's 3rd party in 2015)
Related Questions
Sorry, we can't find any related questions. Try using the search bar at the top of the page to search for some keywords, or choose a topic and submit your own question.