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HMRC to investigate 27 MPs

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), have confirmed that they are investigating the tax affairs of 27 MPs, following revelations from expenses claims. HMRC said it would not reveal the identities of the MPs involved or elaborate on what is being looked into. Political correspondent Adam Fleming explains the investigations.

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