The 39-year-old can also reportedly take part in art classes at the women's hostel where she is now living. Taxpayers are forking at £600 a week to keep Philpott housed in her en-suite room, according to a report. However, the probation service said nearly all of the 'running cost' was spent on security and employees. However, a probation service spokesman said Philpott's accommodation is 'basic'. The spokesman added: “These are basic rooms where offenders are held and watched closely by trained probation staff.

Source: Daily Mirror December 07, 2020 23:22 UTC