[jambutty]

Originally Posted by katex

Of course, we don't wish for part time MP's Jambutty, however, only candidates that have risen in the world of business, commerce and other professions as such are capable of running the country. Naturally, they do not always wish to give up their business interests, but when they do, their own interests do suffer. I do not resent one penny MP's earn .. have seen it first hand, and is expensive to become one .. yes, have to have accommodation in London (can you imagine the cost of that!!).

What annoys me more is the pedestal we put footballers, celebrities on, and the stupid vast sums of money they are paid.

You agree with me that we don’t wish for a part time MP then turn right around and boldly state that you don’t resent one penny that MP’s earn, implying that were it comes from is OK by you.

A bit of a contradiction isn’t it?

I agree that MP’s should be drawn from business and commerce with some of life’s experience behind them. But to continue in their business and running the country at the same time will undoubtedly create a conflict of interest sooner or later.

If a candidate belongs to a political party, isn’t the expense of standing for election covered by party funds? It is only an independent candidate that has to fund his own election expenses and even then s/he will undoubtedly be sponsored by donations.

The MP’s cost of accommodation in London is paid for by the taxpayer, in the form of those allowances.

Although I agree with you in your last sentence statement, it is an irrelevance to this thread.