Former Labour MP Jim Devine is set to go on trial on Wednesday accused of fiddling his parliamentary expenses.
The former MP for Livingston is accused of falsely claiming costs for parliamentary duties in March 2009.
The first count alleges that, between July 2008 and April 2009, Mr Devine dishonestly claimed £3,240 for cleaning services using false invoices.
The second count alleges that, in March 2009, Mr Devine dishonestly claimed £5,505 for stationery using false invoices.
Mr Devine, 57, of West Main Street, Bathgate, West Lothian, is on bail.
He will appear before Mr Justice Saunders at London’s Southwark Crown Court.
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