I READ with interest the recent comments of residents who have written in about the expenses of Anne Snelgrove, the Labour MP for South Swindon and I’m surprised at the lack of awareness around Michael Wills, the Labour MP for North Swindon. Clearly he is keeping his head down and staying quiet, hoping that this furore will blow over.

Mr Wills has claimed over £80,000 in recent years under the Additional Costs Allowance, £30,000 more than Mrs Snelgrove. In addition he has spent more than £1,500 on taxis and car hire in just the last 12 months. Staggeringly it appears that on several occasions his Swindon taxi bills in a single day total more than £100. Being chauffeur driven around Swindon is obviously the way Mr Wills likes to visit his constituency when he graces us with his monthly visit.

(Coun) DALE HEENAN Covingham & Nythe Swan Close Swindon