Two MPs caught trying to steal valuable furniture from offices before being thrown out for election

TWO MPs were caught trying to nick valuable furniture from their Parliamentary offices before they were chucked out for the election last week, The Sun can reveal. One of them even tried to steal a chaise lounge, a security official said. The two incidents spurred the Parliamentary authorities to send a letter to all departing […]

TWO MPs were caught trying to nick valuable furniture from their Parliamentary offices before they were chucked out for the election last week, The Sun can reveal.

One of them even tried to steal a chaise lounge, a security official said.

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The two incidents spurred the Parliamentary authorities to send a letter to all departing MPs warning them not to steal furniture.

In the memo they warned MPs they have a list of all furniture and artwork in their offices so will be able to identify any missing items.

Security official refused to name either of the MPs who were caught trying to steal furniture.

But the official told The Sun: “Security have stopped two MPs removing antique furniture this week. One even had a chaise lounge.”

More than 70 MPs decided to stand down at this election.

The letter sent by Commons authorities to each of the departing MPs warned: “Please ensure that any artworks belonging to the Parliamentary Art Collection or Historic Furniture Collection items are left in-situ on your departure.”

The MPs standing for re-election are not allowed back in their parliamentary offices for the five weeks before an election.

The ban is designed to prevent MPs using their parliamentary offices or research to benefit give them an unfair advantage on the campaign trail.

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