It's a very peculiar aspect of Northern Ireland Political life that political parties all seem to rent (and in many cases own) some sort of shop front space in the High Street.

Under what felt like a slightly manufactured controversy about flags and symbols lies one interesting proposal to cap the amount an MLA can claim for such accommodation.

IFPR - http://ifrp.org.uk/ Is it right to interfere - http://goo.gl/8PjhaU