Amess refuses to respond to letter from Lib Dem MP
Last week, Liberal Democrat candidate for Southend West Peter Welch sent David Amess a letter asking him to explain various points in his expenses paperwork.
This included requests to explain why Mr Amess claimed for more travel expenditure than other MPs from the same area, and what he employed “Westminster Consultancy” for, as this was unclear from the invoice provided.
Yesterday, Mr Welch received a response from Mr Amess’ office.
The letter, from Mr Amess’ political secretary, said that “Mr Amess does not respond to letters sent to the media,” but that “the various points [Welch] raised in the letter about claims for allowances are being addressed and responses provided.”
Mr Welch maintains his view that Mr Amess should step down as MP for Southend West immediately.
