KELLY REPORT PUBLISHED TODAY

Posted on Nov 4, 2009 in blog, frontpage, Kelly Report, projects, Uncategorized Read the Kelly report in full. Click here. Sir Christopher Kelly publishes report today on MPs expenses.  Today. Sunlight Correspondents are currently in Westminster including Juliet Samuel author of the shadow report ‘Disinfecting Parliament’ to measure the success of the Kelly report both with the media, the public and MPs (if anyone is brave enough to speak). If you are member...
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Smith Admits Reputation ‘Disgraced’ By Expenses

Posted on Oct 30, 2009 in blog, Jacqui Smith Jacqui Smith’s appearance on Question Time last night was dominated by expenses.  Much as Nick Griffin’s appearance was dominated the previous week before by a singular issue.  Throughout the programme Ms Smith looked grumpy with the guests and ill at ease with the audience. An audience member asked if ministers embroiled in the expenses scandal should go to the House of Lords. ...
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‘Wife Swap’ In Parliament

Posted on Oct 26, 2009 in blog, Uncategorized The proposed release date of the Kelly Report on the 4th November as reported in the Times and the Telegraph it is likely to ban the employment of family members, something which the Sunlight ‘Disinfecting Parliament’ has already suggested, While many family members work hard for Members, the abuse of this leniency has shown that a prohibition is necessary. A ban on politicians’...
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Lord Rennard Complaint Rejected!

Posted on Oct 22, 2009 in blog, frontpage, Uncategorized The Sunlight Centre Complaint regarding Lord Renard’s designation of his second home has been turned down by the Clerk of the Parliaments. Peers accused of abusing their expenses have been given the green light to carry on claiming.  They include peers who have been accused of raking in large sums from the taxpayer based on dubious claims about the location of their main address. But now...
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‘Bring Jacqui To Justice!’ Gains Strength

Posted on Oct 16, 2009 in blog, Uncategorized After the lengthy Parliamentary recess and the Legg Audit the Sunlight Centre has launched itself back into the planned Private Prosecution against the former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.  A profile of the Sunlight Centre and an interview with Chris Galley were featured in today’s Independent. Below are some extracts and quotes from Mr Galley’s interview.    While her...
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Jim Devine Considers Legal Action Over Expenses

Posted on Oct 14, 2009 in blog, Jim Devine, Uncategorized Jim Devine the MP who the Sunlight Centre reported to the police for abusing his expenses is considering legal action against the Labour Party after it barred him from standing again as a candidate because of his expense claims.  The Sunlight Centre originally reported Mr Devine to the police over bogus claims he made for over £4,500 worth of shelves and repairs at his constituency...
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