Labour MP charges taxpayers £900 ‘pet rent’ for her cockapoo named Bella

MP watchdog asked to review expenses after Midland MP's 'pet rent' claim - Birmingham Live

Security minister Dan Jarvis said the rules governing MPs' expenses "can't be right" after it emerged that a Labour MP was able to claim £900 from the taxpayer in pet rent

Westminster watchdog asked to review Labour MP's £900 claim for 'pet rent'

A PARLIAMENTARY watchdog will be asked by ministers to review some expenses claims after a Labour MP was able to claim £900 in “pet rent”.

MP's £900 claim for her dog's 'pet rent' prompts ministers to call for expenses review

Taiwo Owatemi legitimately claimed for the pet surcharge on her London home but the use of public money has triggered an angry response.

MP claims £900 in 'pet rent' so she can bring her dog to London

Taiwo Owatemi poses with her pet dog Bella (Picture: Facebook) A Labour MP has claimed back £900 from the taxpayer in ‘pet rent’ so she can bring her dog to London. Taiwo Owatemi has regularly posted about her dog Bella on social media, and is a supporter of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home as well as other pet charities. The rent is a surcharge imposed by some landlords as a condition of letting a pet stay, intended to cover any additional risk fro…

Minister Jarvis: Labour Whip Owatemi Shouldn't Be Allowed to Charge Taxpayer for 'Pet Rent'

Taiwo Owatemi: Labour MP spent £900 of taxpayer money on 'pet rent' - what does this mean?

A Labour MP has claimed back £900 from the taxpayer in “pet rent”.