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Former PMs Deny Misuse of Taxpayer Funds Amid Johnson Scandal

9/10/2025

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Former UK prime ministers Gordon Brown, Tony Blair, and Liz Truss deny misusing taxpayer subsidies amid allegations against Boris Johnson.
Brown calls for stricter rules on public declarations of business interests for ex-prime ministers.
Johnson allegedly misused £182,000 from the public duty costs allowance for private activities.
The allowance, meant for public duties, permits claims up to £115,000 annually.
Blair and Truss maintain their compliance with PDCA regulations.
The Cabinet Office manages PDCA spending but lacks documentation.
Johnson rejects the allegations as false and criticizes the Guardian's coverage.

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Former UK prime ministers Gordon Brown, Tony Blair, and Liz Truss deny misusing taxpayer subsidies amid allegations against Boris Johnson.
Brown calls for stricter rules on public declarations of business interests for ex-prime ministers.
Johnson allegedly misused £182,000 from the public duty costs allowance for private activities.
The allowance, meant for public duties, permits claims up to £115,000 annually.
Blair and Truss maintain their compliance with PDCA regulations.
The Cabinet Office manages PDCA spending but lacks documentation.
Johnson rejects the allegations as false and criticizes the Guardian's coverage.