Brown pledges 'root and branch' reform

Gordon Brown has promised "root and branch" reform of Parliament.

The government is preparing to outline new laws to regulate MPs' conduct and expenses. An external body is expected to authorise future expenses claims and discipline MPs.

Mr Brown said the measures were a response to "public dismay and anger" over the expenses scandal.

He told Shaun Ley on Radio 4's World at One that it was the "biggest ever reform of Parliament".

The interview was broadcast on Tuesday 23 June 2009. The whole 20 minute interview is available for 7 days at the World at One website