The parliamentary expenses watchdog will not be forced into making changes by critical MPs, its chairman has insisted. (bbc.com)
The row comes as expenses watchdog Ipsa begins a consultation on whether MPs should be expected to commute home after late sittings of parliament — or whether they deserve a flat within a short walking distance of Westminster, a move likely to cost the public purse even more. (politics.co.uk)
A pledge to end MPs» generous final - salary pension scheme has not come to fruition just yet, as expenses watchdog Ipsa is taking its time. (politics.co.uk)