Statement due over peers claims

Lord Truscott and Lord Moonie both deny any wrongdoing

The Leader of the House of Lords Lady Royall is to make a statement on claims four Labour peers were ready to take cash to change legislation.

Lady Royall, who is meeting the four peers, will make a statement at about 1510 GMT, after pressure from the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats.

Gordon Brown said he was "determined to get to the bottom" of the allegations.

The Lib Dems say they are planning to make a complaint to the police over the Sunday Times claims.

The newspaper said peers had offered to help make amendments for up to