The Leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron MP, has offered his support to Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing following the Daily Telegraph’s report on her expense claims (found here) last week and he said that she had "done the right thing" by paying back £25,000.His spokesman said: “Eleanor has done the right thing by paying back this considerable amount of money. Her circumstances were complicated by her divorce and she has the support of the Conservative Party over this issue."
Epping Forest Conservative Association Chairman, Matt Colling has also given Mrs Laing his "total support", stating, "Mrs Laing has been in constant contact with me since this issue arose, and immediately requested a meeting with the officers of the association in order to refute the allegation. We have accepted her explanation and endorse her action in writing at length to all our members. The officers are totally supportive of Mrs Laing and are pleased that she also has the support of David Cameron and the Conservative Party at this difficult time.”
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