Tom Wise (politician)

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It is no exaggeration to say that you had hardly got your feet beneath your desk as an MEP before you were planning to defraud the parliament to which you were elected and the people you were elected to serve. This was very deliberate and blatant dishonesty. You did not fall into this offence as a result of some unfortunate combination of unforeseen circumstances which happened to suddenly present you with temptation. You knew the system of expenses inside out and this was a claim you devised and planned with some care.

The judge added that, in addition to jail, Wise would also have to pay £30,000 towards the prosecution's costs.

Personal life

Wise is married to Janet and, until his imprisonment, lived in Linslade near Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire. He has two adult children. [3]

Wise has a developed interest in wines, having followed courses arranged by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and has reached "the level just below Master of Wine". [43]

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Tom Wise
Tom Wise MEP.jpg
Member of the European Parliament
for East of England
In office
10 June 2004 4 June 2009