Following the relevations that MP's have been egging their expense claims, it has been announced that there will be a Police investigation and that "prosecutions may result".
While I applaud the announcement, and the sentiment behind it, I've developed a healthy scepticism for these things so whatever you do don't hold your breatrh or expect any real activity in this area - the Old Boys Network will swing into action (if it hasn't already) and virtually nothing will be done in the end. A few minor (community charge or jail) sentences, a bit of public wrist slapping, a good deal of back patting and sealed brown envelopes being exchanged. Just enough will be done so that the authorities and political party leaders can claim the "situation was investigated" and "appropriate action was taken".
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