THE Argus followed up its story about the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner’s investigation of me with another about me not commenting on the investigation when I had previously argued for transparency.

I would like to make it clear that while I had argued in the House of Commons for transparency, I and a handful of other MPs lost the argument. 

The House overwhelmingly voted for the identity of MPs under investigation to be kept confidential.

I am therefore following the rules set by Parliament. 

Whether I agree with them is irrelevant. 

Those are the rules, and I regret that others have chosen to breach them.

I regret too that The Argus chose to include a quote in your story which is false. 

The original reporting in November made clear the fundraiser which is under investigation was not for my personal gain.

I will of course comment as soon as the investigation is complete.

Caroline Lucas MP