Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk: Expenses rules poorly worded

Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk, has condemned “poorly worded” expenses rules, which punish “modern families”, after an investigation was launched into his accommodation claims.

The divorced politician is alleged to have received thousands of pounds to have his children stay with him in London, though they hardly ever visited his flat.

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) allows MPs to claim £2,425 (€3,200) a year for accommodation costs for each dependant.