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Stourbridge MP Faces Scrutiny for Late Trip Declaration

8/3/2025

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Stourbridge MP Cat Eccles faces scrutiny from the parliamentary standards watchdog for failing to declare a £2,600 trip to Israel and Palestine on time. The declaration was submitted 41 days late, with Eccles claiming it was merely an administrative oversight, insisting there was no intention to hide the journey.

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Stourbridge MP Cat Eccles faces scrutiny from the parliamentary standards watchdog for failing to declare a £2,600 trip to Israel and Palestine on time. The declaration was submitted 41 days late, with Eccles claiming it was merely an administrative oversight, insisting there was no intention to hide the journey.