Welcome to the latest news from across Essex ………………………………………………………………………………….
1:00pm Wednesday 20th May 2009 Colchester MP says the expenses scandal has made the past week the worst for Parliament in living memory. Here, the Lib Dem member, who says his own claims are way below those of many others, tries to correct the balance by giving a snapshot of daily life as an MP. Tuesday, May 12: I arrive at the House of Commons at 7am and spend a couple of hours dealing with correspondence. The Home Affairs Select Committee has its Tuesday morning meeting. Today