The Prime Minister has announced urgent proposals to make the system of MPs’ allowances and expenses simpler and less generous.
Gordon Brown is calling for a vote to take place to overhaul the current system as early as next week.
The PM said:
“I believe we have to act urgently with interim proposals to restore people’s confidence that MPs are there to serve the public and not serve themselves.
“With these changes I hope that the work of MPs can be recognized again for what it is - service to the public.”
Mr Brown said the House of Commons would be asked to approve the changes next week.
Speeches and transcripts: Transcript of video on MPs’ expenses
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