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Speculation over Morley's future Elliot Morley to stand down as MP
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Former minister Elliot Morley is due to meet local Labour Party officials later amid speculation that he will announce his intention to stand down. Former minister Elliot Morley has announced he will stand down at the next general election over his involvement in the expenses scandal.
The Labour MP for Scunthorpe would not comment on the reports but said he would make a statement after the meeting with his constituency party. Mr Morley made the announcement after meeting with local Labour Party officials earlier.
He made claims totalling £16,000 for mortgage interest - 18 months after the mortgage was paid off. The former Labour MP for Scunthorpe made claims totalling £16,000 for mortgage interest - 18 months after the mortgage was paid off.
Mr Morley has apologised and repaid the money, blaming "sloppy accounting".Mr Morley has apologised and repaid the money, blaming "sloppy accounting".
He has already been suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party over the allegations and referred to the party's disciplinary panel. The former agriculture minister has already been suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party over the allegations and referred to the party's disciplinary panel.
The MP is due to attend a meeting on Friday evening of the Scunthorpe Constituency Labour Party, after which he is expected to make a statement on his future.
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown has described the allegations against him as "serious" - Mr Morley has said he takes full responsibility "for such sloppy accounting in a very loose and shambolic allowance system".Prime Minister Gordon Brown has described the allegations against him as "serious" - Mr Morley has said he takes full responsibility "for such sloppy accounting in a very loose and shambolic allowance system".
But he has said he can prove it was a genuine mistake - he has also referred his case to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner John Lyon.But he has said he can prove it was a genuine mistake - he has also referred his case to the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner John Lyon.
The Telegraph also alleged that Mr Morley rented out a London flat designated as his main residence to another Labour MP, Ian Cawsey, a close friend and former special adviser.The Telegraph also alleged that Mr Morley rented out a London flat designated as his main residence to another Labour MP, Ian Cawsey, a close friend and former special adviser.
Mr Morley has denied any wrongdoing and said he used the money from his Labour colleague to reduce his claim to the taxpayer.Mr Morley has denied any wrongdoing and said he used the money from his Labour colleague to reduce his claim to the taxpayer.
Since the Daily Telegraph began its reports on MPs' expenses - based on leaked receipts - 13 MPs, including Speaker Michael Martin, have announced their intention to stand down - although some say it is for health or family reasons.Since the Daily Telegraph began its reports on MPs' expenses - based on leaked receipts - 13 MPs, including Speaker Michael Martin, have announced their intention to stand down - although some say it is for health or family reasons.