More than 50 MPs challenge expenses repayment demand

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8417114.stm

That is highly irresponsible, abhorrent & unacceptable stance to take especially in a high profile public position acquired only via the entrusted vote of the public and funded by public purse.The public must also protest, albeit quite rightly and justifiably, with their valuable votes en masse come March or May 2010.