*David Wilshire, the latest MP devoured by the expenses scandal, was visited by journalism students just before his downfall. Full Article at The Independent

Commons Leader Harriet Harman has paid tribute to Melton MP Alan Duncan. Ms Harman spoke out over her former counterpart yesterday after he was sacked in September for complaining MPs were made to live "on rations". Full Article at This Is Leicestershire

I like Dannii Minogue. She has good cheekbones. Of course, some cynics might suggest they are the handiwork of a skilled surgeon but, were I to believe such tittle tattle, it would only make me admire her more. Full Article at Times Online

Mr Hogg, the Tory grandee who had his moat cleaned at taxpayers’ expense, described the decision to impose retrospective caps on items such as cleaning as a “denial of natural justice”. Full Article at The Telegraph

Commons leader Harriet Harman said her former shadow Alan Duncan was "sacked for drinking champagne" despite this being the "job description" for Conservatives. Full Article at ePolitix

A number of people have approached Mr Bell, the former BBC war correspondent, for advice on how to run a campaign against Mr Duncan in his Rutland and Melton constituency where he is defending a 13,000 majority. Full Article at The Telegraph