Trial date for ex-MP Denis MacShane over bogus expenses

FORMER Rotherham MP Denis MacShane has appeared in court accused of making bogus expenses claims of nearly £13,000.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Sep 2013, 14:29 BST
Former Rotherham MP Denis MacShane arriving at the Old BaileyFormer Rotherham MP Denis MacShane arriving at the Old Bailey
Former Rotherham MP Denis MacShane arriving at the Old Bailey

The 65-year-old appeared at the Old Bailey facing an accusation of false accounting for allegedly fradulently claiming £12,900 for research and translation services between January 6 2005 and January 15 2008.

Wearing a dark suit, white shirt and striped tie, he spoke only to confirm his identity and that he understood that he must return to court for a plea and case management hearing on November 18.

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Mr Justice Sweeney told the ex-MP that a trial date has been set for May 6 next year.

Prosecutors announced in July that MacShane would face the charge following claims that he had faked receipts.

MacShane, of Westmoreland Terrace, central London, stood down as Labour MP for Rotherham in South Yorkshire last November.