Original sentence: The Daily Telegraph'''s revelation of expenses claims by Members of Parliament showed that Burnham requested Commons Fees Office for the £16,644 cost of renovations and work on a London flat he was buying.The claims, which included a new kitchen were rejected.Ultimately the Fees Office accepted the claim and reimbursed the claim
Edited sentence: His persistence paid off, with the Fees Office backing down and agreeing to reimburse the claims.The Daily Telegraph'''s revelation of expenses claims by Members of Parliament showed that Burnham was embroiled in a prolonged battle with the House of Commons Fees Office over the £16,644 cost of renovations and work on a London flat he was buying.The claims, which included a new kitchen, had been repeatedly rejected