Doesn’t seem to work so well with online newspapers.
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So really, 10 Downing St is just a serviced apartment and tied accommodation to the job of PM, isn’t it?
So why on earth does an incoming PM get to redecorate? As long as it’s clean, tidy and comfortable, they should live in like it is, like anyone in rented accommodation
And the upkeep and when or if it needs redecorating a matter for the building maintenance, to keep the deco neutral, not let every PM inflict their own dubious taste
After all, every PM gets the massive privilege of having Chequers at their disposal, what more do they want? 
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Agree. Set it up like a Travelodge or Premier Inn with a little kitchen attached, or a microwave in the wardrobe area.
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And why not, there’s plenty living with less! 
But it’s not furnished travel lodge, it’s luxury, just not the PMs own property. Temporary accommodation
Saying they were too good for John Lewis got right up my nose, too
A lot of people can only aspire to John Lewis
But I did like John Lewis’ retaliation!
Taking a couple of pricey holidays and a big wedding bash isn’t exactly showing a lot of empathy either for people terrified of their fuel bills, is it?
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What they should do with all mp,s of all parties is this
The taxpayers should buy/build blocks of flats and kit them out with all the basics fridge 32in tv ect, so each apartment is the same , clean and comfortable, then if the particular mp wants to upgrade to more luxurious living, then it should be done at their expense not the taxpayer, then there would be no need for mp,s to claim for second homes just maybe travel expense or such, the moneys saved would more than pay for any security requirements, same with any ministerial office, anything used for official business would be at the taxpayers expense, any upgrade , be it fancy wallpaper of gold plated taps would again come out of the minister’s pocket
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Wouldn’t it be cheaper in the long-run to get a new white bathroom suite? 
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The suite is white, but the towels aren’t 
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I feel your pain. 
Yeah me too. 
Carrie should have got those artists from the council flats in to do up the place .
It seems to be their style .
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