Whether he 'needed' the expenses he claimed, and whatever his financial circumstances are or aren't, are not at issue, Arnie. MP's expenses aren't a means-tested benefit. They are reimbursement of costs paid by the MP as a necessary consequence of his employment.

But I agree with you that he broke the rules, and, of course, by resigning he ruled himself out of that high office you mention. And I agree about Vince Cable.

So end of, as far as I'm concerned.