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Cameron puts Tory expenses on Web | Cameron puts Tory expenses on Web |
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All Conservative MPs' expenses claims will be published online from today, starting with the shadow cabinet, David Cameron has said. | All Conservative MPs' expenses claims will be published online from today, starting with the shadow cabinet, David Cameron has said. |
Some MPs caught up in the current row would hold public meetings in their constituencies, the Tory leader told his party's Scottish conference. | Some MPs caught up in the current row would hold public meetings in their constituencies, the Tory leader told his party's Scottish conference. |
Mr Cameron said crucial decisions made in the coming months would determine the future of political life. | Mr Cameron said crucial decisions made in the coming months would determine the future of political life. |
Wider change was needed to fix Britain's "broken politics", he added. | Wider change was needed to fix Britain's "broken politics", he added. |
Addressing delegates in Perth, Mr Cameron also offered to be grilled by MSPs once a year on any subject if he wins the next election. | Addressing delegates in Perth, Mr Cameron also offered to be grilled by MSPs once a year on any subject if he wins the next election. |
As reports on the details of expense claims have continued to dominate the headlines, Mr Cameron reiterated that any Tories who refused to take part in his scrutiny review panel would not be allowed to continue as Conservative MPs. | |
This practice of flipping second homes to get more money - I've flipping banned it David Cameron | |
"All of our MPs, starting with the shadow cabinet, will publish each and every one of their expense claims online for everyone to see - that starts today," he said. | |
He went on: "Some of my colleagues who have been in the spotlight this week are going back to the people who put them in parliament. | |
"They are holding open meetings in their constituencies. They will be explaining what they've done, listening to what their constituents think and, together, working out how to put right what's wrong." | |
Mr Cameron underlined his decision only to allow his MPs to claim the "bare necessities" - not furniture, household bills or food. | |
He added: "This practice of flipping second homes to get more money - I've flipping banned it." | |
The Tory leader said: "Our politics is reviled. Our parliament is held in scorn. Our people have had enough. | |
"Let us be clear - this moment is dangerous, yet vital. | |
"The decisions we make and the actions we take in the coming days, weeks and months will help determine the future path of our politics and of our government." |