DON'T MISS:Energy crisis makes life intolerable for disabled - EXPRESS COMMENT[OPINION]Nothing to offer' Lib Dem MP slams weakness of Queen's Speech[REPORT]Sunak warned 'more trouble' for UK economy without new measures[REPORT]. The biggest costs were 165,215.27 for staffing, 33,144.30 for office costs and 17,650.60 for accommodation. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. Blunt-talking Tory backbencher Lee Anderson MPsparked a social media storm today after wading into a row on food banks and budgeting by tweeting out a member of staff's personal information and salary details, The Ashfield MP, pictured above with PM Rishi Sunak, was widely condemned last summer for 'cruel' and 'crass' comments he made in the House of Commons after suggesting struggling Brits are only using food banks because they 'can't budget' or cook a meal from scratch. I know myself having seen the NHS close up and personal the dedicated care that nurses and others who work in the NHS give. This is Lee Anderson, Conservative MP for Ashfield. WebLee Anderson , Tory MP (UK), making the case for reducing his own salary to under 30K. Her mother, Jane Colthup, is the chief executive of Community First Yorkshire - a charity working across the region for a range of rural causes. She posted on Twitter: 'A genuinely astonishing comment from someone who represents an area with almost 30% of children living in poverty. It is a controversial move, to put it mildly, because since being elected to parliament in 2019, the MP has never been far from a scandal. But if you are earning 35,000/year, without very particular circumstances, you ought not to need to be using a food bank.'. He apologised for being a member of the group, and reported that he had left the group when the initial allegations were made. ADOBE It is a controversial move, to put it mildly, because since being elected to parliament in 2019, the MP has never been far from a scandal. [36], The founder of the food bank, Simon Martin, commented that the teaching course was optional, and stated that "people do know how to cook, obviously, because people have been eating and surviving before we've been intervening with food parcels", but that providing free guidance on economic cooking may help. [15][16] The results of the investigation were not made public, but Anderson later attended online training sessions by the Antisemitism Policy Trust charity to improve his understanding of antisemitism. Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson claims it is a 'myth' people on Universal Credit are in poverty. Mr Anderson sparked fury this week claiming there wasnt this massive use for food banks in the UK, and claiming meals only cost 30p. James O'Brien has branded Tory MP Lee Anderson a "con artist" and a "poster boy for Boris Johnson's Brexit Britain". MP food bank row: Lee Anderson wants to 'educate people' 12 May 2022. Politics live: Starmer and Sunak clash over cost of living crisis, Lee Anderson: Tory deputy chairman to be sued over 'defamatory bribery claims', law firm says. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. In 2020/21, around one in five people in the UK were considered to be in poverty - 13.4 million people, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation estimated. Mr Anderson also invited fellow MPs to visit a 'real food bank' in his Nottinghamshire constituency that allowed people to 'make a meal for about 30p'. The Ashfield MP was widely condemned last summer for 'cruel' and 'crass' comments he made in the House of Commons after he suggested struggling Britons are only using food banks because they 'can't budget' and 'can't cook a meal from scratch'. 'Come, come to Ashfield, come next week, come the week after, come to a real food bank that's making a real difference to people's lives.'. ", Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson claims it is a 'myth' people on Universal Credit are in poverty, Lee Anderson is deputy chairman of the Conservative Party. The MP - who grew up in a mining town - What has happened to the once-great British Airways? Martin commented, "It illustrates the point you can produce healthy meals [cheaply] but it's not in the capacity of every family, and not easy to replicate in every household. Kids in England had to wear masks at school because No10 'didn't want an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon - Health ministers knew there was no evidence to justify making kids abide by rule of 6 - but No10 'didn't Charles evicting Harry and Meghan is the act of a King putting his country first: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals A royal princess at Eton? SNP MP Joanna Cherry told Mr Anderson food banks were needed 'because we have poverty in this country at a scale that should shame his Government'. REVEALED: Roald Dahl books were neutered by woke consultants aged eight to 30 - led by 'non-binary, asexual, Greg Heffer, Political Correspondent For Mailonline, Do not sell or share my personal information. [3][20] Anderson was the first Conservative to represent the constituency since the 1977 by-election. A breakdown of his spending shows his biggest cost was on staffing at 165,215.27, followed by 33,144.30 on office costs and 17,650.60 on accommodation. It is hoped that the health street will also support new initiatives, such as Integrated Care Systems and social prescribing, which in some cases tells people to attend groups and activities, rather than prescribing medicine. And today he claimed to the Sunday Mirror that not all people who use food banks are poor. Mr Anderson said he had purchased the new-build house for almost half a million pounds to give him and his wife, who he said was terminally ill, greater security after being targeted by protesters. She said: In the world where people actually live we now hear daily stories of families going without food and others unable to turn their ovens on in fear of rising energy bills. They cant cook a meal from scratch. 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He stated his opposition was because he felt that the action risked "alienating traditional supporters" and it supported Black Lives Matter, which in his opinion was a "political movement whose core principles aim to undermine our very way of life". Mr Anderson spoke in a Commons debate today (January 10) amid ongoing strike action by workers, including NHS staff. Never heard such a ridiculous thing in my life.'. The controversial Tory MP dismisses calls to extend free school [25], Anderson announced via social media in June 2021 that he would not watch any England national football team matches during the Euro 2020 tournament in protest at the players' decision to take the knee (a symbolic gesture against racism)[26] before matches. Details of the MP expense claim system budgets can be found on the website of the Independent Parliamentary Standard Authority. Revealed: Staff member 'on less than 30k' used by the Tory MP Lee Anderson as argument against nurses needing to use foodbanks went to 33,000-a-year To donate or subscribe to The London Economic, click here. The comments below have not been moderated. How fitting! 2019 thelondoneconomic.com - TLE, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN. Deputy chairman of the Conservative Party Lee Anderson has said it is a "myth" that people on Universal Credit are in poverty. Since you are here, we wanted to ask for your help. Leading a debate in Westminster Hall on the cost of food, the Ashfield MP dismissed calls for free school meals to be extended to all children in households receiving the benefit. [22] Following the publication of an interim report on the connections between colonialism and National Trust properties, including links with historic slavery,[23] Anderson was among the signatories of a letter by the group in The Telegraph in November 2020. Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson claims it is a 'myth' people on Universal Credit are in poverty. If youre going to eat nutritious meals, the chance are youre not going to be overweight.'. The Tory deputy chairman has been accused of demonising people in poverty after claiming some people use food banks for their weekly shops. Nottinghamshire Tory MP Lee Anderson has attracted criticism on social media over comments he made about public sector workers. [10], During the campaign, he was criticised for staging a door knock while he was being filmed for a report by Channel 4 News reporter Michael Crick. Speaking on BBC Radio Tees yesterday, Mr Clarke - who earns 84,000 as an MP - said: 'If you are using foodbanks and your average salary is 35,000 a year then something is wrong with your budgeting because 35,000 is not a salary on which you want to be relying on foodbanks. regularly takes to his 46,000 Twitter followers to double down on his claims, Simon Clarke MP '100% stands behind' saying nurses earning 35k salaries and using food banks should 'budget better' - READ MORE, Watch the moment '30p Lee' Anderson rips hat off Stop Brexit Man Steve Bray, 'Out of touch' Tory MP says nurses using food banks should 'budget better' - Mirror Online. Mr Anderson said subsequently that the high business costs he claimed last year were to pay my staff wages. He told the Commons: "I think youll see first-hand that theres not this massive use for food banks in this country. The controversial Tory MP dismisses calls to extend free school meals to all children on UC, suggesting families should instead return to "traditional values" of growing their own fruit and vegetables. IPSA states thatAshfield MP Lee Anderson claimed 219,703.44 as business costs from 2020 to 2021 bringing his office, staffing, accommodation, travel and subsistence claims higher than the average 203,880 claimed by MPs, Ashfield MP Lee Anderson caused the uproar as he claimed there was 'not this massive use for food banks' in Britain, The former Labour councillor defected to the Tories before his election to Parliament in 2019 as part of Boris Johnson's 80-seat majority. ee Anderson has been named deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, a promotion for the man who has been Ashfield MP since 2019. 'What we do in the food bank, we show them how to cook cheap and nutritious meals on a budget,' he added. It presupposes you're buying in bulk, cooking with big catering trays and have the storage". "It is all about priorities. [8] He supported Brexit in the 2016 UK EU membership referendum. Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson lashed out at families who he claims "abuse" food banks - then take their children to McDonald's. Lee Anderson posted a picture of Katy Colthup, a parliamentary researcher, and detailed how she did not need to use a food bank despite earning less than 30,000 a year. The comments below have not been moderated. His loyalties along with the rest of this Government are not on the side of the taxpayer! "And why have I got nothing back?" Im always here to help, so please dont hesitate to get in touch. Anderson was born in Nottinghamshire, attending John Davies Primary School and Ashfield School. We do not charge or put articles behind a paywall. He added: 'I was a single parent for about 17 years two boys living with me, so you learn how to cook cheaply, learn how to cook nice meals and I enjoyed doing it. Is this burger the ultimate food challenge? 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He also has his salary paid for by taxpayers, or has he forgotten that too? Mr Anderson was also criticised after being caught out setting up a door knock while canvassing. after she called him a "rich, white privileged male" "I'm giving my time & my money to help the people in Ashfield. WebBBC News - MP Lee i think the plan for the appointment of the new Deputy Chairman to act as an ongoing media distraction from other issues is working well. I'd put them on a Royal Navy frigate or whatever and sail it to Calais, have a standoff. Of course we want to do everything possible in order to make sure that people are paid well and in accordance with their skills, But we also have to balance that against the need to make sure public funds are spent wisely.. Speaking on Sky News, Mr Gove said: 'I would never criticise nurses for something like that. The MPs all seem to claim they need those expenses because of the cost of living in London. Controversial The Travellers I am talking about are more likely to be seen leaving your garden shed at 3 o'clock in the morning, probably with your lawnmower and half of your tools. The parliamentary researcher who was caught in the eye of a social media storm today after a Tory MP tweeted out her salary details is an alumna of an 33,000-a-year private school whose father served with distinction in the Armed forces. Where have I mentioned [poor people]? We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He also became a local Labour councillor after being a lifetime party member. [19] He had previously worked as her office manager for five years. Web15 of Lee Anderson's biggest controversies and most outlandish quotes. Food banks provided hungry families with more than 19 million meals in the year to March as the cost-of-living crisis began to bite. Mr Anderson's tweet was met with backlash as swathes of social media users hit out at the tone of his message, as the hashtag 'Poor Katy' started trending on Twitter. WebMP Expense Claim Lee Anderson (Conservative - Ashfield) Date. READ MORE:Ministers under pressure to cut taxes to aid cost of living[REPORT], Come. Office, Staffing and Accomodation expenses are subject to a budget cap, only travel and subsistence claims are unlimited. 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When asked by a Labour MP if it should be necessary to have food banks in 21st century Britain, Anderson said there is not this massive use for food banks in the UK, but generation after generation who cannot cook properly and cannot budget. And this is cooking from scratch.. Mr Anderson, earning 84,144 himself as a member of parliament, invited his peers in the Commons to come to Ashfield to experience their allegedly unique food banks. He was awarded a CBE in the 2023New Year Honours List and serves as a trustee for The Green Howards Trust. The Sunday Express article quoted Mr Anderson as saying he had no pretensions to being a 'great cook' but that he does not mind 'having a dabble'. WebLee Anderson (born 6 January 1967) [1] is a British Conservative politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashfield in Nottinghamshire since 2019. During a Edit 2: The And he spent 67.57 on hospitality. 'To criticise anybody using a foodbank is disgusting, heartless and dangerously out of touch,' she said. MP food bank row: Lee Anderson wants to 'educate people' 12 May 2022. 'So, I invite you personally to come to Ashfield, look at our food bank, how it works and I think you will see first hand that there's not this massive use for food banks in this country. Ill offer anybody to come. The idea that the problem is cooking skills and not 12 years of government decisions that are pushing people into extreme poverty is beyond belief., She added: Out of touch doesn't even cover it.. Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson lashed out at families who he claims "abuse" food banks - then take their children to McDonald's. WebIm Lee Anderson, your local Conservative Member of Parliament for Ashfield & Eastwood. Yes we know people are struggling, we know food prices are up, we know energy prices are up we know all this, but you can't keep throwing taxpayers' money [at the problem]. Find address Mr Anderson, MP for Related: Mail and Sun run favourable coverage of PM after receiving multi-million pound Covid bung. But we can't do it without you. WebAccording to the Daily Mirror, its the 56-year-old former coal miner and Tory MP Lee Anderson, who clinched the award a year ago after criticising Englands footballers for taking the knee. Ms Colthup, who read politics at the University of Nottingham, previously attended the fee-paying St Peter's School in York, where tuition starts at 11,310 per term for boarding pupils. UK . [3], Anderson was a longtime member of the Labour Party and was elected as a councillor in the 2015 Ashfield District Council election, representing Huthwaite and Brierley ward. The TLE shop is also now open, with all profits going to supporting our work. Church minister who heckled Corbyn suspended over tweets. Bookmark. Two couples in a Nottinghamshire village have become 35,000 richer. The couple moved into the property during the Euro 2020 football finals, which Mr Anderson boycotted over England players 'taking the knee' in protest against racism. Something went wrong, please try again later. "[40], Food journalist and activist Jack Monroe hinted at legal action against Anderson after he commented in an interview that "She's taking money off some of the most vulnerable people in society and making an absolute fortune on [sic] the back of people". Her father,Brigadier David Colthup CBE, was a decorated senior leader within the British Army whose 34 years of service included combat operations in Northern Ireland, Bosnia and Afghanistan. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class, Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. Lee Anderson told the BBC there was a "different culture" in his youth, and people were more likely to take on extra work. 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"The point is that now there are people that have limited cooking skills and budgeting skills and the foodbank I work with provides training in these skills when people come for a coupon. The Tory MP, known for his outspoken views on food poverty, also criticised a school that had been running a breakfast club for all its pupils, which ended after it ran out of private funding. Why does he hate taxpaying NHS workers so much? It led to accusations he was promoting 'forced labour camps'. Monroe, who won a rancorous . More info. "That was our food bank, we had nowhere else to go, we provided for ourselves. Full list of B&M stores closing down over coming weeks, The popular discount chain says the closures are not in association with the "diminishing high street", Lewis OBrien breaks silence as Nottingham Forest transfer is blocked. Labour MP Alex Cunningham intervened to ask Mr Anderson whether he thought it 'necessary to have food banks in 21st century Britain'. Lee Anderson: New Tory deputy chairman would support return of death penalty 9 February 2023. It is vital that free media is allowed to exist to expose hypocrisy, corruption, wrongdoing and abuse of power. And while I sympathise with some of their demands, does my right honourable friend agree with me that their first loyalty should be with the British taxpayer - and not some power-crazed union barons who fund the Labour party and have in the past paid off Labour MPs' mortgages? 13h ago. They were poor, but they were brilliant cooks. The comments attracted criticism from poverty campaigners, ministers and opposition MPs - but Mr Anderson has continued to question food bank usage. Type. And he claimed his speech had been misinterpreted in the media, and insisted he wasn't talking about "poor people." Top Stories. 'We can make a meal for about 30 pence a day. "They struggled to answer me. Labour MP Dawn Butler wrote online: 'Whether Katy agreed to this, it is unacceptable to use a young female employee this way. The government is becoming increasingly authoritarian and our media is run by a handful of billionaires, most of whom reside overseas and all of them have strong political allegiances and financial motivations. Information from theIndependent Parliamentary Standards Authority's website states parliamentary researchers can earn a maximum of 37,466 a year. WebMhairi Black. If you are using foodbanks and your average salary is 35,000 a year then something is wrong with your budgeting because 35,000 is not a salary on which you want to be relying on foodbanks. Last December, Mr Anderson was among Tory rebels to vote against 'Plan B' Covid restrictions. There are also estimated to be 1,200 independent food banks in addition to those run by the Trussell Trust, Salvation Army and those based in schools. Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi also attacked Mr Anderson's 'astonishing' remarks. This time he has made headlines because he's been appointed as deputy chairman of the Tory party. ", Read more: Prince Harry's book Spare finally goes on sale in Nottingham stores after days of leaks, @swans_dan commented: "On the flip side, may I remind Lee Anderson that he is also employed and that he is paid for by the taxpayer. Noting the reaction of other MPs to his remarks, Mr Anderson added: 'You're sat there with glazed expressions on your faces looking like I've landed from a different planet. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Tory Lee Anderson bought a lavish, six bedroom house months before suggesting poor people struggle to afford food because they don't know how to cook or budget. It isn't even the 30p that I am famous for. [54] She has cystic fibrosis, and has previously received a double lung transplant for the condition. Tory scumbag MP Lee Anderson claimed that "the UK has no "massive use for food banks" and that people use them because Mr Anderson's tweet was met with backlash as swathes of social media users hit out at the tone of his message. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Which MP is backing whom the updated list. But his tweet was met with backlash as swathes of social media users hit out at the tone of his message, as the hashtag 'Poor Katy' started trending on Twitter. Lee Anderson is a former coal miner, ex-Labour councillor and a committed Brexiteer. Mr Anderson replied: 'He makes a great point and this is exactly my point. Conservative MP Lee Anderson has been criticised after claiming nurses or anyone using a food bank while earning 30,000 a year was not managing money properly. 'Its about tackling obesity as well. 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