Mr Devine became an MP at a by-election in 2005 Former Labour MP Jim Devine's trial over his expenses claims is due to start at Southwark Crown Court later.
Mr Devine, 57, faces two charges of dishonestly claiming for cleaning and stationery, involving claims totalling £8,745.
Mr Devine, who denies the charges, became MP for Livingston at a by-election in 2005, triggered by the death of Robin Cook.
He stood down as an MP at the 2010 general election.
Before becoming an MP, Mr Devine was the late foreign secretary's election agent between 1983 and 2005.
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