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• Posted by Mr R S Baines, 07:59, Sat 16 May 2009: (Is this post abusive?) #

  This is not a something that is new it has been going on for more years than the goverment would like to admit. Even those MP's who have not abused the system ar still implacated by keeping quiet about what there fellow MP's were doing. I would sack and force them to pay back all payments that were not for there parlamentry use. I see no need to take them to court as it would cost more than it is worth as they would also be banned from any further public office. R Baines.

• Posted by Carolyn Finbow, 21:38, Sat 16 May 2009: (Is this post abusive?) #

  Corrupt MPs & bonus hungry bankers have in common an environment in which they grew up which failed to teach them how to behave properly & which taught them that instant gratification was the norm. A new generation is even now receiving the same sort of upbringing. A complicated expenses system is only there to be circumvented cleverly in the minds of these people so no such system should be reintroduced however modified. Give more salary and the administration allowance and let MPs get on with their jobs as they see best within this framework. Those requiring accommodation in London to attend the house should have access to a pool of halls of residence type studio apartments for which a nominal fee would be payable. I'm afraid the electorate just cannot trust them with 2nd home allowances. My sorrow is that all would be tarred with the same brush but at least those found guilty of real wrong doing should have legal measures taken against them &/or repay what they owe and face dismissal from their Party. It is my belief that only these tough measures will go some way to damping down the anger the electorate feel about this matter.

• Posted by Carolyn Finbow, 09:09, Sun 17 May 2009: (Is this post abusive?) #

  The Speaker must go, one way or another and let us hope he does the best thing by resigning soon. A General Election is required also as soon as possible so that constituencies can get rid of their rotten MPs and the electorate feel they have regained some of the initiative. If the PM does not call one by the end of May then I appeal to Her Majesty to exercise her power to do so in the best interests of her subjects. Then political parties must put forward their reforms to the whole of parliament including the house of lords and the higher levels of government so that we the people can vote on them.

• Posted by Tony Morland, 08:07, Mon 18 May 2009: (Is this post abusive?) #

  Parliament has been tarnished. MPs could have sorted this out themselves years ago but have failed. The electorate has lost confidence in the Government and indeed the whole of Parliament. Many who have protested they worked within the rules insult our intelligence. Yes they should pay back the cash, and then they should be handed over to the police. I agree that a general election is needed NOW. We can then cast our vote as to who we feel can best bring some integrity back to Westminster. Whoever that is should start with properly honouring ALL our Armed Forces.

• Posted by Tehmina Goskar (Mrs), 13:00, Mon 18 May 2009: (Is this post abusive?) #

  Public disgust about recent revelations don't need re-stating here. There are two points I should like to make. Firstly, I feel very concerned that the calibre of some of our MPs is so low that so many can claim certain of their expenses were 'mistakes' or otherwise that they 'didn't know' what was going on. Such people do not deserve the privilege of representing us. I don't want to be represented by people who lack attention to detail and thoroughness. This, I feel, is a consequence of 'career politics' having taken over wholesale from duty-motivated politics.

  I need say nothing about integrity as that is something MPs and all our political representatives, not least local councillors, will have to re-learn and express in an open way. This brings me to my second point. The issue of taking liberty with expenses needs to stretch further than Parliament. I suspect this goes on at a local level from Parish to County Council level (perhaps even more insidiously). I also think that many members of the public pointing their fingers and shaking their heads need to take a close look at themselves as well. The temptation to choose personal gain from a situation which allows it, is great. Very few actually question whether what they are doing is 'right', whether that's avoiding taxes or persistently parking illegally or pulling a sicky. What has happened in Parliament is a direct reflection of what happens every day in all our working and home environments.

  How can we engender more honestly throughout our communities, not just at the top level? I suggest we all take a good look at ourselves and change what others might see as our own poor behaviour, before we demand the same from our representatives.

• Posted by Carolyn Finbow, 15:20, Tue 19 May 2009: (Is this post abusive?) #

  I agree with the main issue being the lack of integrity of the whole of parliament and the Speaker resigning is just the tip of the iceberg. What is needed is a general election as soon as possible so that the electorate can decide who they want to represent them. Prevarication by Mr Brown is unexceptable as he is now the lamest of lame duck PMs and his only reason for staying in office is a hope that this crisis will die down and to delay an election might increase his chances of success. I believe that the great British Public are not so gullible and have longer memories than the PM might wish. I repeat my call for The Queen to consider exersising her option to disolve parliament if the PM does not do it soon as it has been brought into disrepute by its' members. Why should the electorate put up with being governed by a corrupt parliament? I was sickened to hear of the parliamentary committees sitting on other matters of dodgy doings and making pronouncements they are hardly qualified to make! GIVE US A GENERAL ELECTION NOW

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