The (outgoing) Speaker unveils expenses reforms

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[ELF]

We're all about to be suckered by the word “independent”. What does it mean ? Next time someone with the morals of Brown wants to appoint a biased place-man, he can do so as the head of the watchdog, without even needing a supine HoC’s approval. And the events we have seen this week – MPs belatedly listening to the public and/or their consciences will not happen again - as Martin Mk. II will be beyond Parliamentary control.

Also, if anyone the HoC thinks Martin can be given a peerage without putting the political class into disrepute, they are on the wrong planet.

If Cameron has agreed this, he should un-agree it. If not, MPs should assert themselves.