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Jim McGovern, MP for Dundee West, defends his decision to take his expenses claim to an independent tribunal, which has resulted in a 拢27,000 legal bill, which the taxpayer will pay.

The Labour MP's initial 拢24 claim was rejected by IPSA (The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority) - the body which independently monitors and controls MPs鈥� expenses, pay and pensions.

He lost the tribunal and the taxpayer will now pay IPSA's 拢27,000 legal bill.