While we’ve all been distracted by current events, our Labour government – with the support of the Conservatives – have slipped in an Order to reverse the High Court judgement requiring them to release details of their expenses.
And why wouldn’t they, when previous requests have revealed such delights as £1600 on window cleaning (Barbara Follett, Labour) and the famous £40000 paid to an MP’s son for research (Derek Conway, Conservative).
Luckily, not all our MPs are quite so blind with power to endorse this. In particular, Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrats) today tabled a motion against it, backed by Richard Shepard (Conservatives) and David Winnick (Labour).
So, what can you do? Write to your MP. Luckily, the good people at mysociety have made this easy for you – so please, take the time to do it. And then, on Thursday, check how your MP voted.
