• mannycalavera@feddit.uk
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    11 days ago

    I mean to be fair, Nicola… You were the leader of a political party during which time your husband stole hundreds of thousands of pounds that benefited your lifestyles. I think it’s fair that the press prints your face in reference to this story.

    • HumanPenguin@feddit.uk
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      11 days ago

      Exactly. While few of us can honestly claim we would have done better in her situation.

      She was the leader of the party. And the theft literally happened under her nose.

      Yes we can all understand. She was busy. Not an accountant. And in her own words they were both high earners.

      400k over 12 years. 33k a year. Is likely less noticeable then lower income families would have.

      But she was the head of the party. And anyone else would expect to be held at least in part responsible. Even if they understand the missing of the actions.