No more duck house: Britain cuts lawmaker expenses after scandals over their exorbitant claims

No more duck house: Britain cuts lawmaker expenses

After scandal over outrageous claims, British lawmakers face tighter new expense regime

British lawmakers face tighter new expense regime

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