American journalist Heather Brooke, having won a battle over street lighting with her local council, publishes a book on the Freedom of Information Act and meets barrister Hugh Tomlinson at the signing. She then sets her sights on exposing the hidden rights of Members of Parliament, particularly their expenses, making Speaker of the House Michael Martin increasingly anxious.
On Expenses
Journalist Heather Brooke's crusade to uncover British MPs' hidden expenses, leveraging the Freedom of Information Act, drives a gripping narrative of transparency and accountability.