FabioPorkpie
Well-known member
The greedy glee on Kwarteng’s face when they discuss fees
Not sure what the issue is so far, multiple people work multiple jobs for a variety of reasons. Rules don’t prohibit this.
Also, not a Tory by any stretch - but approaching 20 MPS, 16 of whom are Tories because the register of interests indicate it is mainly Tory MPs with secondary income seems like loading the dice a bit….
The analysis by Sky News and Tortoise found MPs collectively received £17.1m from outside income since the 2019 election, with most of the money going to Conservative politicians. Labour MPs earned a comparatively small £1.2m from outside work, while Liberal Democrat MPs took an additional £171,000 and SNP MPs banked £149,000.
Not sure what the issue is so far, multiple people work multiple jobs for a variety of reasons. Rules don’t prohibit this.
Also, not a Tory by any stretch - but approaching 20 MPS, 16 of whom are Tories because the register of interests indicate it is mainly Tory MPs with secondary income seems like loading the dice a bit….
Not sure what the issue is so far, multiple people work multiple jobs for a variety of reasons. Rules don’t prohibit this.
Not sure what the issue is so far, multiple people work multiple jobs for a variety of reasons. Rules don’t prohibit this.
Also, not a Tory by any stretch - but approaching 20 MPS, 16 of whom are Tories because the register of interests indicate it is mainly Tory MPs with secondary income seems like loading the dice a bit….
I agree the rules need to be changed, but atm the rules allow them to do this.
If you read the Guardian coverage it basically states they all covered the rules and stated their obligation to their constituents. It’s a total non story:
”Tories look to make more money (surprise surprise) and tell recruiters they need to comply with Parliamentary rules”.
There is no need for doctor or lawyer MPs to engage in paid employment to maintain practice certificates. They could do it pro bono. Any regulatory issues can be easily addressed by amending legislation, AKA doing their day jobs!The problem is the rules around having second jobs - they shouldn't be able to unless professionally they have to ie doctors, lawyers etc.
No doubt this stuff goes on all of the time, so no great surprise. The line between consultant and lobbyist is a very murky one though. People generally want a return for their money........
Fair comment - but if they were being paid for this type of work for whatever reason in my opinion this would be acceptable under strict conditions. I'm talking about a few grand per year, not £10k day.There is no need for doctor or lawyer MPs to engage in paid employment to maintain practice certificates. They could do it pro bono. Any regulatory issues can be easily addressed by amending legislation, AKA doing their day jobs!
I'm surprised that you cant see an issue with this.Not sure what the issue is so far, multiple people work multiple jobs for a variety of reasons. Rules don’t prohibit this.
Also, not a Tory by any stretch - but approaching 20 MPS, 16 of whom are Tories because the register of interests indicate it is mainly Tory MPs with secondary income seems like loading the dice a bit….
Just because it's allowed doesn't mean to say it's right. Something can be legal, or within a set of rules, but still be immoral and unethical.I can’t see an issue as everyone knows it happens, its not news.
The fact they can work multiple jobs and profit from their position is immoral and should be stopped, but as they can do so atm and provided they work within the frameworks they have then imo there is no issue.
You need to learn to read.