MPS’ EXPENSES MEETING

Hornchurch and Rainham MP James Brokenshire has called a public meeting to allow constituents to quiz him and to share their views about the system of expenses for Members of Parliament.  Public anger has been growing after a series of revelations in the national press about abuses of the system.  The meeting will be held at the North Street Halls, North Street, Hornchurch on Wednesday 27 May 2009 commencing at 8pm.

Commenting James said:

“I am in no doubt as to the seriousness of the current situation.  Trust and confidence in politicians, political parties and the political system is in meltdown and the current arrangements for MPs’ expenses has been utterly shattered and cannot continue.  People are right to be angry that public money has been paid out on grounds seemingly verging on the fraudulent. 

“The current rules on MPs’ expenses are unclear, uncertain and questionable in so many ways.  The sooner that Sir Christopher Kelly’s independent review makes its recommendations for reform the better.  We need a system that is fit for purpose for the 21st century, not the 19th century.

“At a time like this, I believe that it’s right and proper that I should make myself available to the people who elected me.  That’s why I’ve arranged this meeting for my constituents to answer their questions, to take on board their comments and allow them to express their feelings.   I’m sure it won’t be a comfortable evening but I think it’s important and necessary.”

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