Why does denis surprise that he would sent to prison?
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The former MP and Europe minister Denis MacShane has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment after admitting making bogus expenses claims amounting to nearly £13,000.
The judge stipulated that he should serve half of the sentence, and could be released earlier. Flanked by two security officers, MacShane said "cheers" as the sentence was delivered, adding "quelle surprise" as he was led from the dock.
During sentencing at the Old Bailey, Mr Justice Sweeney said MacShane had committed a "flagrant breach of trust" and had no one to blame but himself.
"The dishonesty involved was considerable and was repeated many times over a long period," the judge said. "The deception used was calculated and designed to avoid suspicion falling on your claims."