This is the shocking story of a now ex Tory MP, who whilst equating his expenses claim in his own words "clumsily" worded an email which referenced the Holocaust.

Now don't get me wrong there have been some absurd expenses which have leaked out but this just seems to go over the limit. If you get caught out as so many other MPs have in the recent months, cashing in the taxpayers cheques for your own personal affairs, then stand up, with the rest of Parliament and own up. I suppose we all must make amends in our own special ways, but i feel there is a mental note necessary: 'try not to bring in Hitler', It is both disgraceful and ultimately inappropriate, where is the relevance? I firmly believe that once you've dug your own grave, don't repeatedly shoot yourself in the head! David Cameron quoted his comments were "frankly ludicrous". Ex MP David Wilshire commented 'he had used the example of Nazi treatement of the Jews to show "horrendous" results of mass hatred.

Not surprisingly this excuse, didn't really fly and the witch hunt began...he was forcibly removed from office as it were and announced last month he will step down as MP.
Mr Wilshire further claimed that he was receiving death threats, this "witch hunt against MPs in general will undermine democracy"
There is an undeniable mistrust between the public and MPs since the truth about expenses was reported. The public has lost confidence in Parliament and with the expenses system, MPs must demonstrate they understand that, and try to change the system.

However in a later statement, Mr Wilshire stated "In a reply to very unpleasant e-mails from about half a dozen people... I did refer to the Holocaust. I was not seeking to equate what is happening to MPs with the Holocaust. I was simply warning that history teaches that the sentiments expressed in such e-mails can lead to horrendous consequences. So, if anyone finds my response to these emails inappropriate I apologise unreservedly. The last thing I want to do is upset anyone"

Mr Wilshire has now decided not to stand for re-election for the sake of the party, despite having the majority vote at the last general election in 2005. Mr Wilshire has now become one of over 100 documented MPs who are no longer seeking re-election, many of whom have questionable expenses.

Are the expenses claims the demise of Parliament as we know it, it is a lesson they learned and need not forget.