Ed Balls' window cleaner claims he's never been asked for a receipt in 17 years

Ed Balls provoked anger after lecturing families about collecting receipts Shadow Chancellor said he had followed practice since getting into politics But firm claims he never asks for a receipt for 12 monthly window clean West Yorkshire company said they are just pointing out 'the facts'

By Chris Brooke and Jason Groves for the Daily Mail

Published: 19:15 EST, 16 February 2015 | Updated: 02:38 EST, 17 February 2015

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No receipt: John Durning has never been asked for a receipt from Ed Balls despite cleaning the windows at his Castlefordhome once a month

Ed Balls was accused of total hypocrisy last night after his window cleaner revealed he has never asked for a receipt in 17 years.

The Shadow Chancellor provoked controversy at the weekend when he lectured families on their duty to collect receipts and personal details from gardeners, cleaners and handymen, no matter how small the job done.

Mr Balls said he always followed the practice and had done since I have been involved in politics.

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Ed Balls' window cleaner claims he's never been asked for a receipt in 17 years