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MPs, wake up and smell the anger on expenses

Politicians are deluding themselves if they think they can dodge the public's fury over expenses with a simple sorry

Overreacting to polls is as foolish as ignoring them

The first law of polling coverage is that he more sensational the figures, the greater the attention paid to them

How to give the public a louder voice

The aim of the Rebuilding the House report is to increase the ability of the public to raise issues within the Government

Tough deadline for Iraq inquiry to establish truth

Conclusions must quell public unease over the most controversial military and foreign policy action for half a century

Queen’s Speech neglects the priorities

Targets without resources are a waste of time. Gordon Brown sometimes seems to believe that virtue can be created by statute

Step in the Wright direction for Parliament

Reform involves a lot more than just cleaning up politics — it also means showing that our MPs are effective

It's wrong to see hung Parliament as dangerous

It may test familiar assumptions, but in the past politicians have adapted to the system and government has continued

A big step towards an acceptable system

MPs need not only proclaim their conversion to virtue but also show that the way the House of Commons operates is changing

Cameron’s mission impossible

The Tory leader will need every ounce of the ruthlessness shown over expenses to face down the demands of rival factions

Battered MPs fretting about next report

By the election, voters need to know who has done wrong and that Parliament has introduced reforms to prevent a repetition