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There is a snap ICM poll in the News of the World asking about reactions to the latest MP expenses revelations. Rather unsurprisingly, respondents overwhelmingly wanted MPs expenses published in full (91%), wanted them run by an independent body (91%) and thought that MPs standing had been damaged by the revelations (89%). 68% said that their opinion of Gordon Brown himself had been damaged.

Asked what MPs should be able to claim on expenses, 69% thought claiming travel expenses was okay and 59% thought staff costs were fine. Only 29% thought that allowances for a second home were acceptable, around 20% said they should be able to claim for food, 14% house repairs and 11% furniture. 16% said nothing at all.

The poll was conducted on Friday and Saturday with a sample size of only 500, so there won't be any voting intention. However, I am expecting at least one voting intention poll in the other Sunday papers.

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