Labour's chief whip in Lords to stand down over expenses claims

Steve Bassam will quit in January after questions were raised over his claiming of £6,400 a year in expenses for travelling to London from BrightonLabour’s chief whip in the House of Lords will stand down in the New Year after questions were raised about his expenses claims.
Steve Bassam had already offered to repay expenses claimed for travelling between London and his home in Brighton, although he said he had not breached parliamentary rules but could have dealt with the issue in a