Norman Baker warns that diluting parliamentary expenses reform would lead to public suspicion, warns Baker
Liberal Democrat MP, Norman Baker has warned that any weakening down of the Kelly proposals on expenses would lead to suspicion among the public” of a “stitch-up”.
Mr Baker said he was “deeply dismayed” by newspaper reports that the proposals may not be implemented in full.
“It’s a good package, well received by the public at large, MPs would swallow it, party leaders have got behind it,” he said.
Mr Baker also said that he is concerned with the reported connection between Professor Kennedy, chair-designate of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, and Alastair Campbell. He said:
“The public needs someone on the side of them, not on the sign of the establishment.”
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