article_snippet: The Liberal Democrats were accused last night of using public money to garner votes after it emerged that more than 80 per cent of places to benefit from a new fuel subsidy will be in The Liberal Democrats own seats.
article_snippet: Labour suggested there should be an inquiry into so-called ‘pork barrel politics’ by the Lib Dems, who also boast of channelling cash for roads and schools to their own seats.
article_snippet: Shadow Treasury chief secretary Chris Leslie suggested the deals should be investigated by the Commons public accounts committee to see if the deals represent value for money.
article_snippet: Shadow Treasury chief secretary Chris Leslie said: ‘
highlights_snippet: Labour suggests there should be an inquiry into 'pork barrel politics' 