We recently learned that two MPs had claimed the cost of language lessons unrelated to their jobs as parliamentary expenses because their partners were Chinese and Israeli. Now John Bercow is trying to prevent the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority from publishing the names of MPs who are exploiting a loophole in the rules and renting out their homes to each other. He claims that publishing the details of MPs' landlords jeopardised their security – but does not explain how. Did they learn nothing from the scandal three years ago?
Blusters in corner if my mouth
The King's Speech To Announce 'All But The End Of Leasehold System' System'
