Tuesday's papers

Day five of the expenses revelations and the Telegraph turns to the Tory back benches.

Senior Conservatives have subsidised their country estates at taxpayers’ expense, with the upkeep of swimming pools, clearance of moats and even the salaries of domestic staff, all claimed on parliamentary expenses.

reports the paper adding that

David Cameron, the Conservative leader, was understood to be “appalled” by the latest allegations and was considering taking disciplinary action. Tories who have broken the rules on expenses could be sacked, Mr Cameron has suggested.

The Guardian says that he was ­considering removing the Conservative whip from some of the most senior party ­backbenchers

The Times meanwhile carries a poll which suggests that voters are united in revulsion over the disclosures on MPs’ expenses and have turned against both main parties,

The Mail turns its attention to the speaker whom it says faces an unprecedented challenge to his position after a finger-jabbing tirade over MPs' expenses.

instead of expressing regret, he launched ill-tempered attacks on members who dared question his handling of the crisis.

Finally the Express picks up on some good news from the economy as it reports that high street stores have enjoyed their biggest sales bounce in three years.

The fine spring weather has encouraged people to step out and spend as the economy starts to show signs of recovery.