Watchdog moves to simplify rules on MPs’ expenses

The rules on MPs’ expenses could change as Parliament’s watchdog seeks to make them simpler (John Walton/PA) - (PA Archive)

Rules on MPs’ expenses could be simplified to address public concern and make sure politicians understand their responsibilities when it comes to spending public funds.

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa), the watchdog responsible for expenses, has proposed changing how and when it publishes information on MPs’ expenses, saying it would aid transparency and reduce the burden on MPs and their staff.