Public outrage feared over MPs’ defence on expenses

After all this is the only Defense they have!
Story:
The Conservative and Lib Dem leaders have urged MPs facing charges over expense claims not to use Parliamentary privilege to avoid court proceedings.

David Cameron said he was “disgusted” by the prospect and Nick Clegg said the public would be outraged.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8502026.stm