Expenses scandal re-energises e-government agenda

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Expenses scandal re-energises e-government agenda

1 June 2009 Pete Swabey

The possibility of opening up the business of government to the public via the Internet has long been understood. But, just like electoral reform, it is a cause that suits a party better when they are in opposition than when they reach power, rather hampering its chances of becoming reality.

However, outrage at the MP’s expenses scandal has renewed the public’s appetite for reform in Westminster, and all parties are now promising to clean up parliament. In all cases, the Internet plays an important role in these reforms.

The Conservatives have been especially vocal in calling for all MPs expenses... read more...

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