Relocate MPs

IF THE UK government is serious about saving taxpayers’ money, it must tackle its own profligacy first. It must take a long hard look at the location of its parliament in the extreme south-east of this island, in the most expensive city, London.

Major reductions in staff, property and travel costs could be achieved by moving MPs to a base outside London. This relocation could act as a catalyst for regeneration, while reducing carbon footprint, and reducing the losses to HMRC from MPs “flipping” their residences.

I suggest that the UK government moves its parliament to a site somewhere between the population centre of Great Britain (Leicestershire) and the geographical centre (probably Lancashire), with a preference for Liverpool, due to its ferry connections with Northern Ireland.

The parliament buildings in London could be used by a future English assembly, if so desired.

Alastair Lings

Tweed Road

Galashiels