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Memo criticises Cameron MEPs plan MEP attacks Cameron expenses plan
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An internal Tory memo has criticised party leader David Cameron's attempt to reform MEPs' expenses as "half-baked". A Conservative MEP has criticised party leader David Cameron's attempt to reform expenses as "half-baked".
A document seen by the BBC argues the change is a "direct breach of the rules of the European Parliament" and likely to bring a public relations "defeat". An unsigned memo seen by the BBC says the change is a "direct breach of the rules of the European Parliament" and likely to bring a PR "defeat".
Mr Cameron said all MEPs would have to fill out a "right to know" expenses form, and promised a "deep clean".Mr Cameron said all MEPs would have to fill out a "right to know" expenses form, and promised a "deep clean".
It follows Giles Chichester, the party's leader in Brussels, quitting after he admitted breaking rules.It follows Giles Chichester, the party's leader in Brussels, quitting after he admitted breaking rules.