Lord Taylor Found Guilty of False Expense Claims

Lord Taylor of Warwick was found guilty of falsely claiming over £11,000 in expenses. Despite his defense arguing that his actions were not deliberate, the jury disagreed, leading to his conviction. The case highlighted issues of false claims within the parliament, with comparisons to other MPs who faced similar charges. Lord Taylor was released on bail and will be sentenced later.

What was the jury's verdict regarding Lord Taylor's claims?

What did Lord Taylor claim about the encouragement he received for making false claims?