Every Conservative MEP has published details of their expenses. However, the only MEP from Northern Ireland who sits in the current Conservative group (the EPP), Jim Nicholson, has not published. He is notable by his absence.
Now, I understand that Jim Nicholson is not a member of the Conservative Party and was elected as an Ulster Unionist. However, this time round he is standing as a joint Conservative and Unionist candidate. His failure to publish draws attention to his expenses. I would assume he has nothing to hide. So why, therefore, the delay over publication?
A full list of Conservative MEP Expenses is available here (minus Jim Nicholson’s). Mr Nicholson should publish his expenses, in a similar form, as soon as possible. The lack of transparency is of considerable concern given recent revelations about MP expenses. Such concern should be put to rest immediately and in advance of the European elections.
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