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Sunday, 8th November 2009

Politicians' expenses

MP warns of 'stitch-up' fears over U-turn on parliamentary expenses reform KEY elements of the proposed plan to clean up the system of MPs' expenses could be scrapped amid suspicions of a "behind-the-scenes stitch-up".

Expenses MP reconsiders A CONSERVATIVE MP who said she would stand down from parliament after being caught up in the expenses row has changed her mind.

MPs' spouses prepare legal battle to save their jobs HUSBANDS and wives who work for their MP spouses are preparing a High Court challenge to new rules which will force them to be sacked from their parliamentary jobs.

Holyrood will also pay for Westminster's gravy train Sir Christopher Kelly's overhaul of the Commons allowances scheme includes numerous strict and sensible recommendations, but, finds Ian Swanson, many of these highlight areas where there is also room for improvement in Scotland

Brown accepts expenses reform report, promising swift action

Kennedy to lead MPs' cash body

Campaigners build duck house to protest against politicians' expenses

Don't let Commons become rich man's club, PM warns expenses watchdog

MSPs facing family staff ban

Tony McNulty forced say to sorry for using taxpayers' cash to subsidise parents

Move to ban lords taking lobbying money after 'peers for hire' row

£65k golden goodbyes for MPs axed

MPs' mortgage claims may be banned under reforms

MP asked to repay £63,250 allowances

Expenses row MP avoids deselection

Audit of MPs' expenses expected to cost over £1 million

Downing Street downplays plan to raise MPs' salaries

Police chief says inquiry into MPs' expenses may expand

MPs suffering 'rough justice' on expenses

Jacqui Smith faces prosecution threat

Speaker raises pressure on MPs to repay 'extravagant' expenses

Crackdown on MPs to scrap home makeovers and 'John Lewis list'

Cameron has to repay £18.16 – compared to Brown's £12k

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