Members of Parliament comprise of a group of rogues, liars, cheats and thieves who are willing and able to steal from the poor to give to themselves.

Apparently now ranked below the common criminal MPs are seen as the lowest of the low and the rot is so severe that they saw no wrong in fiddling their expenses claims to include home improvements, nights out on the town and hiring pornographic films for the delight of family and friends.

Other claims and fiddles were based it seems on outright lies the intention of which were deliberate acts of fraud which may become the subject of police attention provided the old boy network does not have the unmitigated effrontery to cover it all up and silence the process of the law.

At first they fell silent ( guilt ) and then denied it all (lied ) and blamed the system (cowardice ) and finally decided to pay back what they had stolen from the public purse (panic and fear ).

No longer the House of Commons, this seat of government has been denigrated by arrogant fools to become the House of Conmen.

Cllr David Markinson, member for Marshland St James and Walsoken, West Norfolk Council

The shocking stories of expenses claimed by some MPs has brought Parliament into disrepute.

It would be a pity if we should think all MPs are tarred with the same brush.

Our own MP, Mr Henry Bellingham, has told the Lynn News that his own expense claims should give no cause for complaint.

The figures are there for all to see on the internet. Despite the fact that he has extra responsibilities as Shadow Justice Minister and his constituency is more than 100 miles from Westminster, he ranks a very creditable 412th among 645 for expenses claimed.

Henry modestly said to you: "I have given the taxpayer quite good value for money over the years."

Again the evidence is on the web. Our MP has spoken no less than 2,870 times in this parliament. Whatever our political affiliation we should be grateful for this excellent record and for all that he does for us in the constituency.

Rev John Garfoot, Kensington Road, Gaywood