Congratulations to Ben Wallace MP

Ben Wallace MP is the first MP to publish details of his expenses.  Right down to the £1 parking charge.  It is really dull stuff, but really important.  People are naturally cynical in this country, so if an MP declines to publish their expenses then the assumption is that they Read more…

Locking up Freedom of Information

The House of Commons did themselves a great disservice today when they allowed a third reading of David Maclean’s Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill.  They have sent out a message that it is OK for them to pass laws for everyone to obey but themselves.  They have slapped other elected Read more…

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