Ever since Jeremy Hunt lowered NI contributions just before the election whoever was in power after it was almost inevitably going to raise them again to make the books add up. Jeremy Hunt wasn'… (View Post)

It doesn't have to be, and doesn't in practice. Minister is one of several activities of an MP, which in this case attracts a higher salary. Other MPs are doing admin work for no extra pay … (View Post)

I think you need to look in to all aspects of the MP role to attract candidates with calibre, not just pay. But the assumption you should need a second job is wrong IMO. This is a full time role. (View Post)

This theory is MPs are only accountable to their electors but it doesn't really work and I think it is better, including for the MPs themselves, to treat member of parliament as a paid job. Ever… (View Post)

Most large employers including the civil service have rules on outside interests. In general you can hold another job as long as you declare it, it doesn't introduce a conflict of interest and t… (View Post)