However, he hasn't always been so keen on cutting public spending.
In 2009, the Telegraph reported:
Chris Grayling, the shadow home secretary claimed thousands of pounds to renovate a flat in central London – bought with a mortgage funded at taxpayers’ expense, even though his constituency home is less than 17 miles from the House of Commons.
Mr Grayling, who represents Epsom and Ewell, lives in a large house in Ashtead, Surrey, but also claims expenses for a flat in Pimlico, near the House of Commons. Mr Grayling also owns other buy-to-let flats and now has four properties within the M25...
Over the summer of 2005, Mr Grayling undertook a complete refurbishment of the flat. Shortly after the general election in May, Mr Grayling claimed £4,250 for redecorating and £1,561 for a new bathroom.
Taxpayers charged for Chris Grayling's food:
In 2005/6, we paid £100 for food for Chris Grayling, as well as £56 towards his council tax, £46 towards utility bills and £36 towards "repairs"
In 2006/7, we paid £100 for food for Chris Grayling, £59 towards his council tax, £9 for "repairs" and £36 for maintaince.
In 2007/8, we paid £50 for food for Chris Grayling, £72 towards his utilities, £63 towards his council tax, £25 towards his cleaning and £205 towards repairs.
In 2008/9, we paid £75 for food, £76.15 for utilities, £580.09 for maintainace and £62.22
In each of the above years, we also contributed towards his mortgage payments.
Imagine if someone on benefits spent £4,250 of public money on redecorating their flat. The tabloids would have a field day, complete with a quote from Mr Grayling saying that is why reform is needed.
Unlike the wealthy Chris Grayling, people on benefits don't get their utility bills paid either.
What a shitty little man Chris Grayling is.
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