PM outlines vision for reforming Parliament

by Babel-Fish | June 12, 2009 at 05:09 am
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The Prime Minister has told Parliament that each MP has a part to play in “regaining the country’s trust” as he outlined proposals for reform.

Watch the Commons Statement on Number 10 TV
Read the statement on constitutional renewal

In a statement to the House of Commons, Gordon Brown put forward changes on a range of subjects including MPs’ expenses, freedom of information and the modernisation of House of Commons procedures.


Oh well its a case of closing the barn door when the horse has bolted, but what other barns need to be searched for corrupt practises? First No 10 Downing Street then the House of Commons.

 

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