I think it is more about the character of the people we elect who then make decisions that affect out lives. If their integrity is in question then surely that may raise doubts about the reasoning behind some of the decisions they make.
I wouldn't pay them any more and the rules on expenses relating to property should be far more stringent. Firstly, you only get assistance is your constituency home is outside safe commuting distance. You only get assistance relating to the property in London and the property should only be...
In answer to the question, probably not. Unfortunately, we need to have a government so the decision most people have to make is who do they distrust the least! CMD is proving his acumen for character assessment, Andy Coulson, Rebecca Brooks and Maria Miller!