I meet an MP

Today I met Mark Hoban, my MP, who was out campaigning with one of our local councillors. My first impression is that he is intelligent, personable, probably hard-working and CLEAN. Nothing has emerged about any irregularities in his expense claims and it may be fair to assume that after this time there is nothing to worry about.

So I was very good; I didn't raise the issue of MP's expense claims. Instead we talked about the business climate and his work in committee on the Finance Bill. This latter surprised me a little because I assumed that had been done and dusted some time ago.

Anyway it is a little reassuring to know that there are some MPs out there who are trying to do their best without abusing the voters.