PM to put Miller row behind him with Europe campaign
David Cameron will attempt to put the Maria Miller expenses row and questions about his handling of the case behind him as he launches his party's campaign for next month's European elections.
Nick Clegg: 'We must try to do more on expenses'
The level of public "despair" about MPs' expenses means political leaders "have to try and see" if they can bring in further reforms to the system, Nick Clegg has told ITV News.
The Liberal Democrat leader said he was "always prepared" for cross-party discussions on the issue.
However, he also stressed "the important thing" is that new rules brought in under this government mean MPs' claims are now assessed by an independent body, rather than a committee of fellow MPs.
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Maria Miller resigns as Culture Secretary
Maria Miller handed in her resignation today, saying the row over her expenses had become 'an enormous distraction'.
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Coincidence? Two Osborne allies criticised Maria Miller
It is possible that the Chancellor had come to a different conclusion from the PM as to which way the Maria Miller crisis was going.
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Sajid Javid: Who is the new Culture Secretary?
The son of a Pakistani immigrant, the newly-appointed Culture Secretary has been tipped by some as a future Conservative leader.