Dave Doogan: “Andy Burnham must urgently explain how he can justify this cut.”

This latest scandal again exposes the broader reality of a murky culture in Westminster that falls far short of the transparency that is required of a functioning democracy.

Andy Burnham’s promises are being broken or deferred for a decade – whether it is cost of living support or defence, we need urgent action now.

The latest in a long line of scandals must finally finish Farage - he must resign and we can hopefully put an end to a political career that has caused so much division and damage.

We absolutely couldn't stand there and say, ‘Well, we could do this or we could do that with them, or we could do that with them, but we don't really like their politics’.