Freedom of information: stop the special treatment of MPs

12.21.27pm BST (GMT +0100) Tue 22nd May 2007

I am shocked that the Labour and Conservative front benches in the Commons have joined forces to vote for a special exemption for MPs from the Freedom of Information Act. This brings Parliament into disrepute.

Liberal Democrats have led the opposition on the floor of the House of Commons and I have decided to launch a national petition so voters can show to the House of Lords (who debate the bill next), Gordon Brown and David Cameron how they feel.

Please visit www.ourcampaign.org.uk/foi to sign our petition and lobby a member of the House of Lords.

Thank you for your support.

With best wishes

Sir Menzies Campbell

Liberal Democrats