A journalist, Heather Brooke, publishes a book on the Freedom of Information Act and meets a barrister, Hugh Tomlinson. She then focuses on exposing the hidden rights of Members of Parliament, specifically their expenses, which makes the Speaker of the House, Michael Martin, nervous. Despite legal advisor Andrew Walker's reassurances that disclosure is her right, Martin refuses, leading to Heather forcing a tribunal with Hugh's help, which ultimately leads to the exposure of MPs' dishonesty in the press.
On Expenses
A determined journalist's quest for truth reveals the shocking truth behind British politicians' hidden expenses.
