A BRENT MP is preparing to face questions over his controversial expenses claims.

Barry Gardiner, MP for Brent North, has called a public meeting with residents about the expenses scandal engulfing Parliament.

The MP has come under fire for his own claims, which including almost £11,000 for refurbishing a second home which he later sold for a reported £200,000 profit.

He has also been accused of submitting lavish claims for household items, when rules expressly ban luxury purchases being paid for out of the public purse.

The meeting is tonight at 7.30pm at Preston Manor School, and has been restricted to Brent North residents only.