It is understood the group has warned the Metropolitian Police that probes into expenses may breach “parliamentary privilege”, the ancient right that protects proceedings in Parliament, which notably allows freedom of speech in the Commons chamber.
A handful of Labour MPs is trying to block the police investigation into the possible criminal abuse of Commons expenses, the Sunday Herald can reveal.
It is understood the group has warned the Metropolitian Police that probes into expenses may breach “parliamentary privilege”, the ancient right that protects proceedings in Parliament, which notably allows freedom of speech in the Commons chamber.