Maude still under fire

This week's West Sussex County Times contains 19 letters from readers, and a whopping 9 of them relate to Francis Maude one way or the other.


Of these, the only one at all supportive of Horsham's MP is either sarcastic or misguided, as it congratulates him on not claiming London Allowance, which only MPs who represent seats in London are entitled to, or staff cover, which only applies in specific circumstances.

The headlines include:

• Unbelievable nerve of claims
• Paying for MP's property portfolio
• Honour of Members?
• MP should stand down
• Shameful failure on Gurkhas
• Politician jibes are unfair on pigs

It may sound like a concerted and successful campaign by us, but none of those letters are from Labour Party members!

It looks like our long-held opinions on Francis Maude's expenses, attendance and outside interests are finally being shared by the general public.