The Speaker of the House of Commons, Michael Martin, is to announce that he will step down. He will make an announcement on his future at 2.30pm today.
He has been heavily criticised over the expenses scandal revealed in the Daily Telegraph recently.
It is right that he stands down but should he be on his own? MPs are rushing to pay back expenses that they should never have been paid. But what is their penalty/punishment? Should they be allowed to stand at the next election? Should they pay a fine?
It is time that the words 'public servant' meant something especially the word 'servant'.
Who will replace Mr Speaker? It will need to be a strong leader that has the will to defend the public against abuses of the system and restore confidence oin politics. He must also have the power and wit to clearly define the rules on expenses. Officials who let politicians claim excess must be fired. It will be interesting to find a strong politician who is not affected by the recent scandal.
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