Smeato to print claims in The Big Issue
20/10/2009
Glasgow North East candidate to disclose expenses in magazine
Have-a-go hero John Smeaton has pledged to use The Big Issue in
The former airport baggage handler, who famously defended
One of Smeaton's main aims is to “clean up politics” in the wake of the expenses scandal at
Smeaton said: “I was as shocked as anyone else by the extent of MPs on the take. There’s been a lot of hot air but not much action to ensure there can be no fiddling with expenses in future. I’ll be badgering them until they get the message.
He added: “I want to make sure everything I do is clear and accountable, and I think The Big Issue in
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