by his case reflect more widespread concern amongst mps about whether the current anti sleaze system gives them a fair hearing. i think the reason it has come now is because of the volume of complaints that have come through and the more widespread feeling of unfairness across all benches that have been brought to my attention and the attention of others. in very simplistic, cliched terms, this is the famous straw that has broken the much suffering, long suffering camel s back. public trust in politicians remains low, and critics say that to be seen to be writing their own rule book won t do anything to restore it, but the government would argue that changes are long overdue. do remember, as you are following the programme, if you ve got questions or comments on the stories you cover, you re very welcome to follow me on twitter and you can send those my way. you can also get plenty of background on the stories we cover through the bbc news website as well. you re watching bbc
because of very high covid rates in the uk. the racism row at yorkshire county cricket club major sponsors withdraw their support over the way former player azeem rafiq was treated. and in the last few minutes, the south african writer has won the booker prize for his novel the promise. good evening, and welcome to bbc news. a conservative mp who was found to have broken lobbying rules won t be suspended for now after mps narrowly voted to look at an overhaul of their disciplinary process. an investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog had ruled that former minister owen paterson should be suspended for six weeks for repeatedly lobbying ministers and officials for two companies paying him more than £100,000 a year. but today s vote means his suspension is halted for now. downing street insists the move is about the fairness of the system, not one individual case. but labour called it an absolute disgrace and accused the government of breaking and then remaking
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