Nick Clegg and MPs "parachute" payments

Any MP who loses or resigns their seat at the General election is entitled to a "resettlement Grant" of up to £64,000- tax-free!

If an MP loses their seat to a rival party - fair enough.
If they step down - no way! This is even more crucial if they are stepping down due to expenses revelations. Whilst I don't normally vote Lib Dem, Nick Clegg has it totally correct these MPs should leave Parliament with no pay-off.

Football

Overjoyed that Barcelona beat Manchester United. They've not managed to make history and were outplayed. So they've won two major trophies the League Cup and the League. Not counting Mickey Mouse cups like the Community Shield, Super Cup and the Club World Cup (Two matches does not constitute a tournament).

Weekend away

Just spent the weekend in Yorkshire. Was staying near Driffield, but not in the centre. Spent Friday night at a concert of the Tribute band The Cavern Beatles at The Spa in Bridlington.

Spent Saturday at Burton Agnes Hall

and on the North Beach in Bridlington.


Must admit, that they've found another novel use for a retired routemaster - An art Gallery!



Spent Sunday in Scarborough including an hour in a boat on the water

Before catching the train back from Leeds on Monday, spent a few hours in York on Monday morning including a bus tour.

All photos from the weekend available here.