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Politics News for 22 May 2009

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Man starts legal action against Jacqui Smith over expenses fraud allegation May 22 2009

A disgruntled taxpayer has launched a legal bid to bring Home Secretary Jacqui Smith before the courts over allegations of fraud. Read

Worcestershire MP Peter Luff complained of 'inadequate' expenses May 22 2009

A Tory MP who claimed multiple lavatory seats and microwaves on his expenses had previously complained that Commons allowances were "barely sufficient to cover costs".Read

Persian rugs and satnav among Midland MPs' expenses claims May 22 2009

A Birmingham MP claimed £1,300 for Persian rugs, a survey of House of Commons expenses has revealed.Read

Rundown of what the West Midland MPs claimed for May 22 2009

Jonathan Walker spoke to and met the MPs serving Birmingham and the West Midlands, asking to see their expenses claims. Read

High speed rail link to London before next election - Lord Adonis May 22 2009

Transport minister Lord Adonis has pledged to unveil plans for a new high-speed rail link between Birmingham and London before the next election.Read

PM defends Home Secretary over expenses on Tamworth visit May 22 2009

Gordon Brown last night defended home secretary Jacqui Smith over her controversial expenses claims and refused to comment on whether she would be forced to appear before a disciplinary hearing.Read

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