SNP’s Ian Blackford claimed debt collection agency bill on expenses,Documents show the debt was racked up over a payment for the electricity bill at the constituency office.
SNP’s Ian Blackford claimed debt collection agency bill on expenses
Former SNP Westminster Leader Ian Blackford claimed a £330.77 debt collection agency bill on expenses over an unpaid energy bill.
Documents show the sum was paid to BPO Collection in August 2020 over an electricity bill at his constituency office. His staff have admitted a bill was missed during lockdown, but insisted taxpayers were not forced to pick up a penalty charge. A spokesman said: “The bill was from SSE, the payment date was missed as everyone was working from home.
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