The dilemma is that we don't yet know who will survive untainted by the expenses' scandal, therefore what are the options?
In a totally hypothetical situation, wouldn't it be nice if the business of the House could be somehow suspended for 6 months, and Parliament effectively closed pending a complete clear out of all MPs until this matter is resolved? For I believe that it would take that long to sort the "goodies" from the "baddies".
I appreciate that this is totally unworkable, but I'm wearing my rose tinted specs at the moment. Once the wheat is separated from the chaff, the "baddies" should be immediately sacked and their constituencies would need to propose another candidate to instead stand as prospective MP. The other Parties would of course also be able to each nominate a credible candidate. The whole process may be feasible within, say four months, after which there would be a GE, say, six weeks later. The rest is obvious and the new Government would assume power within that six month period.
I realise how simplistic and fanciful this all sounds, before any detractors jump all over me as to why it wouldn't and couldn't work. But, as I said, I'm fantasising to say the least.
But wouldn't it be a nice way to have public confidence restored to our elected "Honourable Members"? Dream on !