Simon Graham
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Accountability, transparency and truth are important.
As a recent convert to EV car travel, I have made occasional use of the charging facilities for partial charging, however my main vehicle charging is always done at home.
I have claimed only those allowances available under the rules agreed by the Assembly. The Assembly Travel Allowance is not a mileage reimbursement or a direct repayment of fuel or electricity costs. Rather, it is intended to contribute towards the general costs of travel associated with attending Parliament Buildings, including vehicle wear and tear, insurance, motor tax, maintenance and depreciation.
The provision of workplace EV charging is fully compliant with Assembly policy and HMRC guidance. Across the UK, workplace EV charging is treated as a separate tax-exempt benefit and does not affect entitlement to travel expenses or allowances. It is also a UK Government wide policy ambition to move to greener and more sustainable transport systems.
The EV charging infrastructure has been introduced by the Assembly Commission in 2015 as part of its wider environmental ambition to reduce emissions, support more sustainable travel choices and encourage the transition to lower-carbon transport options.
However, recognising the public interest in this matter, I have ceased using the facility and I look forward to an updated policy which continues to recognise the environmental benefits of EV travel while also maintaining public confidence and appropriately balancing the interests of taxpayers.
As an individual, and in line with my party’s wishes, I believe it is important to maintain public confidence in the proper use of public funds. While I have acted fully within the rules and any benefit received was legitimately accrued under the arrangements in place, I am happy to engage with the Assembly authorities on this matter, including consideration of repaying any benefit deemed appropriate.
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@UpshotTowers I would love to hear Archduke Franz Ferdinands opinion on that song
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Watching Franz Ferdinand at Glasto and realising Take Me Out came out 21 years ago
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I sure am glad I didn't pose for a photo with Trump last week.
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I don't know why anyone would shy away from admitting to campaigning to stop T***p being elected- he is a most dangerous, incompetent, incoherent individual. A convicted felon, someone who said he "needed Hitlers generals" and an abuser of women- it is your DUTY to campaign against him.
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@iamtomskinner big up Tom talking sense and has a platform! Refreshing to see 🙌🏻 BOSH
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Unboxed more treasure…I kept a video diary of the 2002 World Cup 🇮🇪 and recorded hours of footage, it was a great bit of fun. The camera passed to lads injured to record training/ downtime and even the moments just before, and just after, Roy and Mick had their fall out…
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Kante and Benzema are both enjoying the sights in Saudi 🦅🇸🇦
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@JonnyGrattan @paddypower Love it! Ps get a slush shack on me this weekend! Free refills
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Mark Noble laying on some platters for the lads and carrying in a crate of beer. This is what a real Sporting Director looks like.
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That little look at the camera… 👀
Neil Warnock has gone full Partridge and we are absolutely here for it! 😂
(Credit - @HtafcDream/@htafc) #HTAFC #EFL
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Sol Campbell has listed the nine reasons why he deserves a knighthood…
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World Cup is right around the corner, rumour has it Sol Campbell still thinks France.
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