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Bryce Edwards: Political Commentator on the Opportunity Party campaigning on reforming parliamentary allowances
Published 1 week, 1 day ago
Description
MPs may be underestimating just how negatively the public views their use of parliamentary allowances.
There's renewed scrutiny of politicians claiming taxpayer-funded accommodation allowances while owning their own Wellington homes.
The Opportunity Party is campaigning on reforming the rules.
Political commentator Bryce Edwards told Andrew Dickens there could be real public appetite for change.
He says story-after-story seems to receive strong feedback.
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