EAST Devon MP Hugo Swire has spoken candidly to our reporters about his expenses and the unreformable system that has caused so much chaos at the House of Commons during the past month. He describes the atmosphere in the wake of the Daily Telegraph reve
EAST Devon MP Hugo Swire has spoken candidly to our reporters about his expenses and the "unreformable" system that has caused so much chaos at the House of Commons during the past month.
He describes the atmosphere in the wake of the Daily Telegraph revelations as "Appalling, unbelievable, it has been horrible."
He believes MPs should be more transparent in the way their expenses are claimed - something, he says "I long for."
Read his responses to the questions YOU want answers to in Friday's Sidmouth Herald.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here