Following the Telegraph's outing of Michael Cashman,the Independent reports on the laziest MEP,David Sumberg who is one of two representatives in the North West.
He,the paper reports
has been branded “Britain’s laziest MEP” for asking only two questions and giving two speeches since the last European elections in 2004. It was revealed earlier this year that the MEP made payments to his wife, Carolyn, of up to £60,000 a year for her services as a secretary.
Mr Sumberg, who lives 200 miles from his constituency in a £2m house in London, says he now employs his wife, who is still described on the Conservative Party website as a freelance translator and mature student, as a fulltime assistant.
His website tells us that he is retiring next year
When I leave the European Parliament in 2009, I will be only 68 and will therefore have the opportunity to seek pastures new in the political and non-political worlds. I shall also look forward to seeing more of my family after nearly twenty-five years of political life
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