One thing I cannot understand is that MP's with grace and favour residents ( PM , Chancellor , Chief Whip etc ) seem to be able to claim for a constituency home ( no problem ) plus another London Residence.
Surely one London residence is enough for anyone and in most cases would imagine rented out.
If I have my facts wrong then I apologise.
I think Mr Dowd has been quite frugal compared with most . His neighbour in Beckenham and Ponge , Mrs Milk is quite another matter.