Conservative MP for Rochford and Southend East James Duddridge has published on his website the details of the expenses he has claimed. In particular, Mr Duddridge has explained in detail his reasons for keeping a second home in London and claiming for it on his expenses. He writes: “A number of constituents have asked me [...]
Candidates use expenses scandal to fight for Duddridge’s seat
Rochford and Southend East MP James Duddridge has published details of his expenses online. Candidates from other parties have used the new information as ammunition against the Conservative MP. The details published show that Mr Duddridge claimed £7,000 redecorating a London flat, before switching his claim to another, larger property worth £397,500, also in the [...]
Duddridge continues inquiries into steroid misuse
Conservative MP James Duddridge has again requested information on the government’s actions to tackle anabolic steroid abuse. Mr Duddridge this time wrote to Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, asking “what recent discussions she has had on the classification of anabolic steroids.” In a written reply, Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Home Office Alan Campbell said: ”Anabolic steroids [...]
MP expenses: Duddridge blames rule book whilst Amess denies wrong-doing
The MP expenses row has been the biggest national news story of the week, and yesterday Southend MP James Duddridge finally made a public statement about his own expenses. Mr Duddridge promised that he would publish all of his receipts online for constituents to examine, and would pay back any amount that the public thought [...]
Duddridge welcomes investment in offshore windfarm
Conservative MP for Rochford and Southend East James Duddridge today welcomed the investment of various corporations in the London Array wind farm project. The project is a joint venture developed by three international companies with interests in renewable energy. The wind farm, once completed, will be situated in the outer Thames Estuary, 12 miles from [...]
Duddridge takes Department of Health to task on steroid abuse
Rochford and Southend East Conservative MP James Duddridge yesterday requested answers on the government’s strategy to combat anabolic steroid abuse. Addressing the Secretary for Health Alan Johnson, Duddridge wrote to ask: “What recent steps his Department has taken to inform the public of the health risks of anabolic steroids; how much has been spent to [...]
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