MPs expenses: Cameron accused of establishment stitch-up over star chamber

It's official. According to ConHome, a letter complaining about Team Cameron's power has been circulated to all Tory MPs. But if you don't believe the authenticity of the letter here's a few examples of how Cameron's establishment star chamber works.

The shadow Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, a close personal friend of the Tory leader has been found not to have told the truth about letting his agent stay rent-free in his taxpayer-funded country home. Action taken by Cameron and his secretive star chamber: None.

The shadow Cabinet Office minister, Francis Maude, a close personal friend of the Tory leader claimed almost £35,000 over two years for a mortgage on a London flat a few minutes walk from a house he already owned and then rented out. Action taken by Cameron and his secretive star chamber: None.

The shadow Education Secretary, Michael Gove, a close personal friend of the Tory leader spent more than £7,000 in five months furnishing a London property in 2006 before "flipping" his second home designation to a new property he bought in Surrey. He then apparently claimed more than £13,000 in stamp duty and other fees from his Parliamentary expenses for this property. Action taken by Cameron and his secretive star chamber: None.

The shadow environment secretary, Nick Herbert, a close personal friend of the Tory leader, claimed back £10,000 of the £14,700 stamp duty when he bought a home with his partner in his constituency. He also charged for fees and a survey of the property in Arundel, West Sussex, and claimed for the entire monthly mortgage interest even though his partner's name was on the deeds. Action taken by Cameron and his secretive star chamber: None.

The shadow health secretary, Andrew Lansley, a former close personal friend of the Tory leader, spent thousands of pounds renovating a thatched Tudor country cottage - and sold it shortly afterwards. He redecorated with premium paint in some rooms at a cost of £2,000 and spent more than £500 having the driveway re-shingled. He is then said to have 'flipped' his expenses to a Georgian flat in London, and claimed for thousands of pounds in furnishings, including a Laura Ashley sofa. Action taken by Cameron and his secretive star chamber: None.

However, following Lansley's recent gaffe over Tory cuts, a member of Cameron's inner circle has reportedly warned Lansley that his expenses claims could be re-investigated at any moment between now and the general election.