Peter Hoskin

Four Parliamentarians to be charged over expenses

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It’s just been announced which Parliamentarians will face criminal charges over their expense claims. They are:

David Chaytor

Jim Devine

Elliot Morley

Lord Hanningfield

So, three Labour MPs and one Tory Lord.  Expect plenty more public anger – the Legg report has no way near drawn a line under this issue.

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