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LibDem used taxpayers' envelopes to woo new constituents

Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Paul Burstow breached parliamentary rules by sending letters and newsletters to constituents in pre-paid House of Commons envelopes funded by the taxpayer, Westminster's Standards Commissioner ruled yesterday.

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Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Paul Burstow breached parliamentary rules by sending letters and newsletters to constituents in pre-paid House of Commons envelopes funded by the taxpayer, Westminster's Standards Commissioner ruled yesterday.