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Originally Posted by Derek
Eric Illsley has pled guilty as well.
He's still an MP for now, expect that to change.
I'm beginning to wonder if this is all a ploy to ruin Ken Clarkes plan to reduce the prison population 
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12157768 |
I wonder if by pleading guilty to a lesser amount(ie £14,500) than the amount charged(£25,000), he hopes to get a shorter prison sentence than the other guy who was convicted for a £22,000+ fraud.
If the sentence is less than 12 months, he might be able to still be a MP or at least become one again.