Andy Burnham claims £17,000 a year in rent for London flat – despite owning another that's walking distance from Westminster - UK Politics - UK - The Independent

Andy Burnham claims £17,000 a year in rent for London flat – despite owning another that's walking distance from Westminster - UK Politics - UK - The Independent

Andy Burnham has been claiming more than £17,000 a year in expenses to rent a flat in London despite owning another property a short walk from Westminster. The Labour leadership favourite has received £ 1,449.98 a month since July 2012 to rent a flat close to the property he already owns in Kennington, southeast London ... A spokesman for the MP said ... -->