The Earl of Shrewsbury, a Conservative hereditary peer, is under investigation for allegedly claiming travel expenses he did not incur. After admitting to erroneous claims, he offered to reimburse taxpayer funds. This scrutiny follows his previous nine-month suspension for accepting payments to lobby ministers on behalf of a healthcare company. New evidence indicates he may have used a first-class rail ticket intended for parliamentary business to attend a private company meeting, prompting questions about compliance with the House of Lords' strict expenses rules.
"The Earl of Shrewsbury faces renewed scrutiny after admitting to erroneous claims for travel expenses, raising questions about his adherence to House of Lords rules."
"Leaked documents suggest his use of a rover ticket for non-parliamentary business, particularly a board meeting, breaches the expenses scheme governing Lords' travel."
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