The Minister for rail fares is being chauffeured to and from work each day – so he can avoid the overcrowded trains he is responsible for. Simon Burns is ferried the 35 miles between his Essex home and his Whitehall office in the comfort of a Government car which costs the taxpayer £80,000 a yea…

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Thousands are hit by fare hikes… but not the rail minister who spends £80,000 on a CHAUFFEUR for his 35-mile commute
