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flag UK government asks for review of MPs' expense rules after an MP claimed £900 for dog "rent."

flag The UK government has asked IPSA to review expenses rules after Labour MP Taiwo Owatemi claimed £900 in "pet rent" for her dog staying at her London home. flag Though the claim was approved under existing rules, Security Minister Dan Jarvis said the rules need changing. flag IPSA acknowledged it gave incorrect advice on how to describe the claim and apologized. flag MPs can claim rent for a second home in London if their constituency is elsewhere.

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