Tough times call for desperate measures, and so our MPs are finding out as EasyJet announces a new low-cost travel deal for parliamentarians. In an drive to save taxpayers’ money MPs will now be asked to fly with EasyJet when they leave the country rather than claim for a pricier airline on expenses. According to their website:

“The deal will deliver low cost, flexible fares to MPs as well as providing support for MPs’ constituency and Commons Select Committee’s travel arrangements and will be open for all MPs, Peers and Houses of Parliament staff. We know that many MPs, Peers and Government ministers already fly with easyJet. This deal will make it easier and more cost effective than ever before. We are sure they will vote with their feet and travel with EasyJet across Europe.”

During last year’s riots the company flew more than 80 MPs back to Britain at no cost to the taxpayer. That figure didn’t include Ibiza holiday home-owning Chuka Umunna, who claimed more than £300 on expenses for his contingency travel back to Brixton. Next time Chuka will have to fly with the riff raff…