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John Stevens

Lee Anderson uses roof of taxpayer-funded Commons office to film £100,000-a-year TV show

Tory loudmouth Lee Anderson used the rooftop of MPs’ taxpayer-funded offices to film a promo for his £100,000-a-year TV show.

The Conservative deputy chairman has begun hosting a weekly programme on GB News despite previously ranting about MPs taking second jobs.

Mr Anderson this week recorded a plug for the Friday night show on top of one of the buildings on the Parliamentary Estate.

The MP used the location overlooking Whitehall and Parliament Square for the clip in which he pleaded for viewers to get in contact with questions for him.

“Have you got a problem and got nobody to turn to? Well look no further. Agony Anderson will solve all your problems,” he said.

Lee Anderson feeds fellow Tory MP Brendan Clarke-Smith cold baked beans (GBNews)

“Contact me if you’ve got any problems, whether they are social or personal.”

Mr Anderson faces a telling off from the Serjeant at Arms, who is in charge of the Parliamentary Estate.

A House of Commons spokesman said: "Unauthorised photography or filming is not permitted on the Parliamentary Estate.

"Where breaches are observed or reported, the Serjeant at Arms will discuss with or write to the Member involved to confirm the rules."

The Code of Conduct for MPs states: “Excepting modest and reasonable personal use, Members must ensure that the use of facilities and services provided to them by Parliament, including an office, is in support of their parliamentary activities.”

Mr Anderson, who already earns £86,584 as an MP, has started moonlighting as a TV presenter even though he used to rail against those who split their time between the Commons and other work.

“I don’t have a second job, I love the job I have already,” he previously posted on Facebook.

The Ashfield MP earned the nickname '30p Lee' for his claims about the cost of meals (Tom Maddick SWNS)

Mr Anderson also publicly denounced ex-Cabinet minister Owen Paterson as he faced a row over outside work.

“We are paid handsomely for the job we do and if you need an extra £100,000 a year on top then you should really be looking for another job,” he posted.

In his first programme last week, Mr Anderson was recorded feeding cold baked beans to fellow Tory MP Brendan Clarke-Smith.

Rishi Sunak appointed Mr Anderson as deputy chairman of the Conservative Party in February despite his history of saying controversial things.

He has repeatedly ranted about struggling Brits relying on foodbanks - and earned the nickname '30p Lee' for his claims about the cost of meals.

The Ashfield MP sparked fury in January by claiming foodbank users squander their cash on cigarettes, alcohol, expensive TV subscriptions and holidays.

Mr Anderson did not respond to a request for comment.

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