This is Lee Anderson, Conservative MP for Ashfield. Mr Anderson's tweet was met with backlash as swathes of social media users hit out at the tone of his message. 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. Karen Buck, Labour's shadow work and pensions minister, described Mr Andersons comments, especially during a cost of living crisis, as beyond belief. They said the system was designed to ensure "working always pays more", and the government was "building on this" with extra measures - such as claimants being required to meet a dedicated work coach to increase their hours or earnings. In just a few short days since being promoted to deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson has already caused quite a stir. 2020-21 Whilst he already earns 81,932.04 a year as an MP, Lee Anderson claimed 219,703.44 in business expenses (higher than the average 203,880 claimed by MPs), including 4,100 on travel and subsistence. During a Labour MP Dawn Butler wrote online: 'Whether Katy agreed to this, it is unacceptable to use a young female employee this way. We do not charge or put articles behind a paywall. All Rights Reserved. When asked by a Labour MP if it should be necessary to have food banks in 21st century Britain, Anderson said there is not this massive use for food banks in the UK, but generation after generation who cannot cook properly and cannot budget. WebLee Anderson (born 6 January 1967) [1] is a British Conservative politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashfield in Nottinghamshire since 2019. A breakdown of his spending shows his biggest cost was on staffing at 165,215.27, followed by 33,144.30 on office costs and 17,650.60 on accommodation. But I think in the phraseology the wrong message came across.. According to IPSA data, Anderson claimed 219,703.44 as business costs from 2020 to 2021 bringing his office, staffing, accommodation, travel and subsistence claims higher than the average 203,880 claimed by MPs. Why does he hate taxpaying NHS workers so much? [15][16] The results of the investigation were not made public, but Anderson later attended online training sessions by the Antisemitism Policy Trust charity to improve his understanding of antisemitism. Hollis alleges that Anderson accused him in a Facebook post of exchanging cash in brown envelopes over a planning application. "There is this myth in this country that, if people are on Universal Credit in this country, they are in poverty," he said. 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. 'The idea that the problem is cooking skills and not 12 years of government decisions that are pushing people into extreme poverty is beyond belief. Karen Buck, Labour's shadow work and pensions minister, said: 'In the world where people actually live we now hear daily stories of families going without food and others unable to turn their ovens on in fear of rising energy bills. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Andy Bell LinkedIn: MP Lee Anderson: New deputy Tory chairman clashes with radio presenter 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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The transport committees Tory Chairman Iain Stewart claimed 51,896 on hotels in London despite living a 35 minute train ride away in Milton Keynes, In the letter, the signatories accused the National Trust of being "coloured by cultural Marxist dogma". Starmer and Sunak clash over cost of living crisis, known for his outspoken views on food poverty. His comment echoed similar remarks made by Tory colleague Brendan Clarke-Smith about firefighters last month. He also claimed back 21,200 on accommodation and 4,100 on travel and "subsistence." Share Page. That figure includes 165,200 on staff wages and 32,100 on other office expenditures. It is a controversial move, to put it mildly, because since being elected to parliament in 2019, the MP has never been far from a scandal. Office, Staffing and Accomodation expenses are subject to a budget cap, only travel and subsistence claims are unlimited. [21], He is a member of the Common Sense Group, an informal group of Conservative MPs which formed in the summer of 2020. I know myself having seen the NHS close up and personal the dedicated care that nurses and others who work in the NHS give. [8] He supported Brexit in the 2016 UK EU membership referendum. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. A Conservative MP who said food bank users cant cook and cant budget claimed 220,000 in expenses in one year alone, IPSA figures show. Ashfield is in my blood. 'I will also be writing to the House of Commons authorities to stress that this is a very dangerous political strategy.'. Tory MP who said food bank users cant budget claimed 220k in expenses in one year Lee Anderson provoked outrage after suggesting Brits should be We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Ashfield MP Lee Anderson claimed 219,703.44 as business costs from 2020 to 2021 bringing his office, staffing, accommodation, travel and subsistence claims higher than the average 203,880 claimed by MPs. Do not sell or share my personal information. The MP has repeatedly refused to backtrack and recently doubled down on his claims, including shared a picture of Weetabix in milk as proof you could make a '30p breakfast'. Lee Anderson (born 6 January 1967)[1] is a British Conservative politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashfield in Nottinghamshire since 2019. WebBBC News - MP Lee i think the plan for the appointment of the new Deputy Chairman to act as an ongoing media distraction from other issues is working well. Ms Cullen said the fear of nursing staff not being able to meet their bills was 'palpable', with 'sky-high inflation' leaving many 'living on a financial knife-edge'. Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said Simon Clarke - who held the same post in Liz Truss's government - had sent out the 'wrong message', Thousand of nurses are on strike in a bitter row over pay and working conditions - with some claiming they cannot afford to put food on the table, Mr Clarke said nurses earning 35,000 who are using foodbanks should 'budget better', Members of the RCN at the Florence Nightingale statue near the Florence Nightingale Community Hospital in Derby. Play it now! Earlier this month, in a tweet, Mr Anderson used one of his members of staff to double down on his point that nurses earning around 30,000 a year should not need to use food banks. Bookmark. Mr Anderson sparked fury this week claiming there wasnt this massive use for food banks in the UK, and claiming meals only cost 30p. 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On committee corridor: Radio broadcasters given evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee about broadcasting in Wales (9.30 a.m.) Transport 'But generation after generation who cannot cook properly, they can't cook a meal from scratch. We can make a meal for about 30 pence a day. WebIm Lee Anderson, your local Conservative Member of Parliament for Ashfield & Eastwood. [41] Monroe later instructed lawyers to start a claim against Anderson. Never heard such a ridiculous thing in my life.'. If you are using foodbanks and your average salary is 35,000 a year then something is wrong with your budgeting because 35,000 is not a salary on which you want to be relying on foodbanks. "I never said poor people can't cook," Mr Anderson said. Read more, Editorial enquiries, please contact: [emailprotected], Commercial enquiries, please contact: [emailprotected]. SNP MP Joanna Cherry told Mr Anderson food banks were needed 'because we have poverty in this country at a scale that should shame his Government'. Andy Bell LinkedIn: MP Lee Anderson: New deputy Tory chairman clashes with radio presenter ", Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. Lee Anderson, MP for Ashfield, suggested civil servants blocking Government efforts to stop small boat crossings may be guilty of treason. Of course we want to do everything possible in order to make sure that people are paid well and in accordance with their skills, But we also have to balance that against the need to make sure public funds are spent wisely.. Weve got generation after generation who cannot cook properly, they cannot cook a meal from scratch, and they cannot budget. [49][50], Anderson was appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party in February 2023. If you can, please show your appreciation for our free content by donating whatever you think is fair to help keep TLE growing and support real, independent, investigative journalism. Ashfield MP Lee Anderson claimed 219,703.44 as business costs from 2020 to 2021 bringing his office, staffing, accommodation, travel and subsistence You can also SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER . [42], The following month, Anderson said that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was the victim of "a witch hunt led by the BBC", shortly after the results of a Conservative vote of confidence in Johnson's leadership was announced. Blunt-talking backbencher Lee Anderson MP was left facing a House of Commons probe after he shared an image of Katy Colthup, one of his parliamentary staffers, on his Twitter feed today and championed the fact she didn't need to use a food bank despite earning less than 30,000 a year. [18] The seat had previously been represented by Labour's Gloria De Piero, who stood down at that election. 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. 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 claimed food bank users in his constituency are shown how to cook meals for about 30 pence a day. Leading a debate in Westminster Hall on the cost of food, the Ashfield MP dismissed calls for free school meals to be extended to all children in households receiving the benefit. ", A spokesperson from the Department for Work and Pensions said: "Selective examples aren't representative and don't reflect the wider work incentives in the Universal Credit system.". The MPs all seem to claim they need those expenses because of the cost of living in London. [6] He was elected as a Conservative councillor on Mansfield District Council, representing the Oakham ward between 2019 and 2021. It probably costs a lot less than that.". The Levelling Up Secretary said Mr Clarke - who held the same post in Liz Truss's government - had sent out the 'wrong message'. MP food bank row: Lee Anderson wants to 'educate people' 12 May 2022. Katy READ MORE:Ministers under pressure to cut taxes to aid cost of living[REPORT], Come. If I didn't pay my staff any wages, they would be using a food bank. Mr Anderson, who represents Ashfield, said: "Now then, I think it's important to remember that public sector workers are employed by and paid for by the great British taxpayer. 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. [4] He was suspended in February 2018 by the local branch of the Labour Party after receiving a community protection warning by the council for using boulders to block members of the Traveller community from "setting up camp at a site in the area". [2] His father was a coal miner. We only ask you to donate what you can afford, with an option to cancel your subscription at any point. The MP - who grew up in a mining town - Ashfield MP Lee Anderson provoked outrage yesterday after he invited everybody on the opposition benches in the House of Commons to visit a food bank in Ashfield, Notts, where, when people come for a food parcel, they now need to register for a budgeting course and a cooking course. The Trussell Trust charity runs more than 1,400 food bank centres across the UK. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. 'It would appear he has no clue of what life is like on the ground for so many of his constituents.'. 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Government figures show the number of people on Universal Credit was 5.6 million on 13 January 2022. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. They cannot budget. Mr Anderson based his claim that meals could be made for as little as 30p on a day spent learning to cook and budget under the instruction of a professional chef. 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