David Amess hides in a hairdressers

David Amess hides in a hairdressers

By Mark Pack | Fri 29th May 2009 - 4:40 pm

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Another one to file in the “how not to handle the media” file, via the Echo:

MP DAVID Amess ran from the Echo to avoid questions after his expenses showed he claimed the maximum of £400 for food every month for the past four years.

The Tory MP sought refuge in a hairdressers’ as he tried to duck the issue.

He eventually made his escape when a car arrived at the salon in Westcliff and drove him away, with Mr Amess hiding his face behind a leaflet.

The Southend West MP’s extraordinary actions came after it emerged he claimed the maximum £19,000 on expenses for food over the past four years.

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3 Comments

Joe Taylor 29th May '09 - 6:09pm

Perhaps he thought the Echo reporters were on Cake. 😉
Steve Cooke 30th May '09 - 10:35am

Least he could have done was invite the reporters in for biscuits – I’m sure he has some very nice nibbles.
hairdressers soho 26th May '11 - 10:45am

I think, he was a little bit confused as well as amazed about the next confusing step of the Echo reporters 🙂

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