Somerset MP Rachel Gilmour Faces Scrutiny Over Expense Claims
Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Rachel Gilmour, the Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton and Minehead, has come under fire after documents revealed she charged birthday cards, golf club hospitality, and alcohol to public expenses despite her £91,000 annual salary.
Newly disclosed records, obtained via a Freedom of Information request by Conservative campaigner James Wright, detail several contentious claims. Among them are a £5.50 expense for a birthday card, £5.50 for “beverages,” and £2.75 classified as hospitality at Tiverton Golf Club.