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MPs’ expenses

Peers attack expenses reforms

By Michael Peel, Legal Correspondent

Published: July 7 2009 04:17 | Last updated: July 7 2009 04:17

A planned crackdown on MPs’ expenses is being rushed through without proper scrutiny, a committee of peers claimed on Monday, in the latest broadside against the emergency plans.

The House of Lords constitution committee attacked the government for failing to consult on a bill whose “profound” constitutional reforms could bring parliament into dispute with judges.

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