Bookmakers William Hill have made Tony McNulty odds-on to lose his seat at the next General Election, following the controversy over his housing expenses claim.

The Conservatives are now 1/2 favourites to win his Harrow East constituency at the next General Election and Mr McNulty is at 13/8 to retain the seat, with the Lib Dems at 16/1.

William Hill is also offering 5/1 that Mr McNulty will be ordered to pay back any of his housing expenses - longer odds than they are offering about Sir Fred Goodwin doing likewise with his pension pot.

Spokesman Graham Sharpe said: "'The row over Mr McNulty's housing expenses claim is unlikely to have improved his standing in his local constituency and we believe he will find it difficult to win the seat next time"