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Day of judgement in Westminster

MPs are hoping today marks the end of the expenses scandal

MPs hoping to put the expenses crisis behind them were given a rude awakening by a series of reports dredging up torrid new details of illegitimate claims.

Cameron reaches out to gay vote

David Cameron courts gay voters

The Conservatives have moved on from their homophobic past, David Cameron has insisted.

Cherie Blair faces discrimination claim

Cherie Booth faces discrimination complaint

Cherie Booth faces an official complaint after allowing a criminal to escape prison because of his religious beliefs.

Top brass face MoD cuts

General Sir David Richards, head of the Army

Admirals, generals and air marshals are among senior staff at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) who can expect their marching orders in the coming strategic defence review.

Robinson resumes first minister role

Peter Robinson retakes the helm

Democratic Unionist party (DUP) leader Peter Robinson is back as Northern Ireland's first minister, after claiming his wife's scandal did not pose a legal threat to him.

Legg process lambasted by second investigator

Expenses: Sir Paul Kennedy's report was sympathetic to MPs' concerns

Sir Thomas Legg's approach to rectifying the allowances system has been attacked by the judge appointed to hear MPs' appeals.

Lib Dems promise 3,000 more police

More police possible under Lib Dem proposals

The Liberal Democrats have outlined their proposals to swap the ID cards scheme with 3,000 more police officers.

Legg blames parliament, MPs and the Speaker

Sir Thomas' statements appear to lay some of the blame at the door of former Speaker Michael Martin

Sir Thomas Legg blamed parliamentary culture, the Speaker and MPs themselves for allowing the system of expenses to become so damaging to British politics today.

Tory MP ordered to pay back £2,100 for food

Main was forced to apologise in writing today

A Tory MP has been ordered to pay back £2,100 and apologise in writing for wrongly claimed food by the parliamentary standards watchdog.

Cameron hosted the Freemasons for tea

MPs can book out rooms but must declare their interests

David Cameron hosted a set of lady freemasons for tea in parliament, according to new details released today.

Criminal charges against MPs to be revealed

Trouble on the way? MPs may find themselves facing criminal charges tomorrow.

MPs will discover tomorrow if any of them will face criminal charges over their expenses.

Commons committee to investigate Ashcroft affair

Gordon Prentice announced the news on his blog today

The row over Lord Ashcroft is to be investigated by the public administration committee, it emerged today.

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