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Page last updated at 07:28 GMT, Thursday, 10 December 2009

MPs to be given penalties for unfair expense claims

The Government has outlined new legislation which will mean MPs who break the rules on expenses can be fined or made to repay the money.

The announcement was made as the latest details of MPs expenses claims were published.

James Landale reports.

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