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Originally Posted by Ken Moss
I've said many times before that I wouldn't fancy being an MP due to the work involved and having seen the pace of Graham's life since he became the Hyndburn member that's pretty much sealed it for me. Your life is even less your own than as a Councillor and unless you live in London to start with it is a huge upheaval spending so much time away from your family. £60k+ sounds like a fortune and compared to most in the North West it is but even those at the top level don't get the massive perks that the general public perceive.
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I think if you're expecting sympathy from the long-suffering taxpayer for the plight of our oh-so-put-upon politicians, you're batting on a sticky wicket, Ken!