Responding to David Cameron's warning over the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, political reform group Unlock Democracy says any new system must be "independent, transparent and fair".
An MP well known for his Christian faith, has repaid 20 times more than was required. The news came as political leaders attempted to draw a line under the expenses scandal.
Despite its stated aim of 'Restoring Hope' the line up for tonight's 'Charities Parliament' event ('Finding Hope: Restoring Trust in Politics and National Life') doesn't fill me with much.
Cynicism about politicians and political institutions runs very deep, says Terry Waite. But the current crisis is also an opportunity for change, for reinvesting politics with hope and the participation of people from outside 'the party system'.
Christians attending a Pentecostal festival have been urged towards a thoughtful and prayerful engagement with politics in the European and local elections, following the MPs' expense scandal and calls to isolate the racist BNP.