A flood of revelations detailing the embarrassing expenses claimed by politicians has sparked a furore in Britain and further dented the reputation of Gordon Brown, the prime minister, as he struggles to retain his political credibility.
An opinion poll yesterday indicated that Mr Brown faces a humiliating defeat in general elections expected in May next year at the hands of his challenger David Cameron, leader of the opposition Conservative party.
The Conservatives' response to the government's discomfort has been uncharacteristically muted amid expectations that they too face embarrassing revelations in the coming days.
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