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A committee of MSPs was set up in early 2008, which decided broadly to shadow what Westminster did. Its report was debated in less than half an hour in June 2008 by five MSPs who chummily commended its “reasonable and affordable” ideas. Their recommendations became the 2009 SPP Act, which MSPs passed unanimously in January that year. Four months later, the Westminster expenses scandal exploded. Thanks to a massive data leak to the Telegraph, MPs’ perks provoked a national outcry. ...

1 month old This article is more than 1 month old Chair Brian Tolver and vice-chair Aled Brewerton step down following infamous Cheshire meeting Brian Tolver stood down at Handforth parish council’s latest meeting, although has not given reasons why. Photograph: Handforth Parish Council/PA Brian Tolver stood down at Handforth parish council’s latest meeting, although has not given reasons why. Photograph: Handforth Parish Council/PA Thu 29 Apr 2021 09.13 EDT Last modified on Fri 30 Apr 2021...