United Kingdom parliamentary expenses scandal of expenses politicians from all parties responded to the controversy. The resignation of Michael Martin, Speaker of the House of Commons, followed after he was pressured to step down for approving the allowances system that MPs have manipulated with questionable claims of expenses. The pressure and viable threats of a proposed vote of no confidence in Martin ultimately forced his resignation. Michael Martin’s response to the handling of the expense crisis was not well received by the majority of the House. He attacked MPs in Parliament who defended "The Daily Telegraph" for publishing details of expenses and allowances. Martin then
Ben Miller first series. Their time apart caused strains on their relationship, and with his sons. He wanted to spend more time with his family. In 2014, Miller appeared in the feature film "Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism". He also appeared with Billy Connolly and David Tennant in the film "What We Did on Our Holiday". Starring opposite Nancy Carroll and Diana Vickers, Miller played Robert Houston in the play "The Duck House" by Dan Patterson and Colin Swash. The show is a political satire based on the UK parliamentary expenses scandal. On 6 September 2014, Miller guest starred