UK MPs expenses scandal

4th February 2010. The scandal rumbles on. The United Kingdom Parliamentary expenses scandal is a major political scandal triggered by the publication of expense claims made by members of the United Kingdom Parliament over several years. Public outrage was caused by disclosure of widespread actual and alleged misuse of the permitted allowances and expenses claimed by Members of Parliament (MPs), following failed attempts by parliament to prevent disclosure under Freedom of Information legislation. The scandal aroused widespread anger among the UK public against the greedy MPs and a loss of confidence in politics. It resulted in a large number of resignations, sackings, de-selections and retirement announcements, together with public apologies and the repayment of expenses. It also created pressure for political reform extending well beyond the issue of expenses. PUBLIC DOMAIN News item.

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[plagalcadenze]

They should stand trial for theft.

[gcgwgc]

I'd like to know how this happened in the first place, no one can tell me that they didn't know this was wrong, they were clearly attempting to cover their tracks.