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Backbench MP in Downing Street - SHOCK

An investigation has been launched after a backbench Tory MP was seen in Downing Street, prompting concern that he might have tried to speak to a minister.

A Downing Street spokesman has confirmed that "a very junior" MP might have been allowed into Number 10. "This is not a normal occurrence" and even if they tried to speak to a minister, "it's unlikely we'd take any notice".

"We've moved to Downing Street to get away from that sort of thing" suggested another. "Inviting them round only encourages them to try to tell us what to do"

Today's news comes following a recent announcement that backbench MPs are expected to volunteer for Social Action Projects. "That normally means helping build a school or hospital in Africa. Somewhere really far away and remote with luck."

"But for some of the house trained ones, Social Action could mean being volunteer staff at Chequers for the weekend. It's a way of getting everyone involved in the Big Society"

A spokesman denied this meant any risk of backbenchers pressing their views on ministers. "The rules are very clear - handing out the canapes, washing up, gardening, yes. Speaking unless spoken to, absolutely not".

Another pointed out "we have our favourite columnists over for dinner parties to tell us what voters think. Spads tell us the policy options. Frankly we just don't need as many MPs any more"

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