UK/EUROPE - British MEPs are exploiting a loophole in the European legislative system which lets them claim an additional government-funded pension in retirement.
A number of MEPs with UK-funded pensions have bought into a second EU pension scheme. This could effectively double their pension pot at the expense of the taxpayer. All British MEPs should rece...
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