Esther Rantzen to take on MP who claimed

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11...tners-home.html

Esther Rantzen to take on MP who claimed £22,500 to treat dry rot at her partner's home

Esther Rantzen is planning to stand against a Labour MP who claimed £22,500 in expenses to treat dry rot in her partner's home.

The TV presenter and journalist could launch an independent challenge against Margaret Moran in her Luton South constituency.

Miss Moran has agreed to hand back the money which she claimed for a house in Southampton.

But she is facing a furious backlash in her constituency, which she holds with a narrow 5,650 majority.

Miss Rantzen told the Daily Mail she will stand against Miss Moran as an independent candidate if she receives enough public support.

She said she was 'sick' of MPs abusing taxpayers' money.

'My reasoning is simple. Margaret Moran changed the address of her second home to her husband's in Southampton just days before spending £22,500 on repairing dry rot there.

In all, she "flipped" her second home on three occasions, seemingly to take advantage of the expenses system.'

Miss Rantzen acknowledged that the MP had agreed to hand back the cash. 'She may think this is enough.

Her constituents, however, may beg to differ - and if they do, I am more than happy to offer myself up as an alternative.'

At last some who is prepared to stand up against these pigs.