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)

Badenoch chose to remove the guillotine clause in the Retained EU Law Bill. It was the only significant thing she ever did in her five years as minister. To be fair to her the one significant thing w… (View Post)

I'm sure your mum loves you that way. Never change! (View Post)