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MPs call for National Slavery Day

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David Chaytor MP has put forward a bill to increase the scrutiny powers of local councils. Shortly after making the recommendation he was informed that the Crown Prosecution Service would press charges over his parliamentary expense claims.

Parliamentary Correspondent, Mark D'Arcy reports on yesterday's events in parliament.

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