Andrew Dismore MP Reported to Commissioner

Posted on Nov 23, 2009 in blog, frontpage, projects Committee of Standards and Privilages member Andrew Dismore MP has been reported to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in light of allegations about his expenses. In a letter to the Commissioner for Standards, The Sunlight Centre for Open Politics set out possible breaches of the 2003 Green Book Rules that applied at the time. A full text of the letter is included below. Mr Dismore is...
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MPs Push For Pay Rise After Kelly Report

Posted on Nov 5, 2009 in blog, Kelly Report, Uncategorized Although the Kelly Report into MPs expenses was published yesterday some MPs have complained that their £65,000 a year salaries will not be enough to live on.  This is despite the Kelly Report suggesting a crackdown on expenses which the public hoped would bring an end to the MPs gravy train.  The report will reportedly save £12.4 million a year. Sir Christopher’s main reforms...
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Kelly Report: Journalists’ Check List

Posted on Nov 4, 2009 in blog, Kelly Report, Uncategorized KELLY REPORT CHECK LIST Are the Kelly Report recommendations tough or weak? The Sunlight Centre has broken down the potential reforms into four categories and 30 potential reforms to enable journalists to judge the toughness of the proposals. Score the report. The check list was compiled by Juliet Samuel, the author of Disinfecting Parliament: The Shadow Kelly...
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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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Tony McNulty Former Home Office Minister To Apologise Over Expenses

Posted on Oct 29, 2009 in frontpage, projects, Uncategorized Former Home Office minister Tony McNulty is ordered to repay almost £14,000 after claiming a second home allowance for his parents’ house.  The Commons standards and privileges committee ruled that Mr McNulty breached Commons rules by making a claim for expenses that were, “not wholly and exclusively incurred in connection with his parliamentary duties” “had the...
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