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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Anger As Snouts-in-Trough MPs Still Refuse to Publish Expenses

MPs are refusing to publish details of their lavish taxpayer-funded expenses until next summer, prompting accusations of a 'cover-up'.
Commons authorities had promised to release up to two million claims covering money spent on home improvements and furnishings this autumn.
But the Daily Mail has learned that Speaker Michael Martin is expecting to delay opening up the files for scrutiny for almost 12 months.
The figures may be slipped out during September's party conference season when all eyes are away from Westminster.

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