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polly · 04-11-2008, 12:21

I think having a 2nd job may actually help an MP to understand the Real World. For instance the MP who is also in the TA probably comes into contact with people from all walks of life that he would no meet in his roll as MP.
However, an MP should not have to have 2 jobs as this would discriminate against women who already have a 2nd job - at home. Mp's need a reasonable wage and if they choose to supplement that elsewhere, as long as it does not interfere with their MP duties, good luck to them.

What worries me more is MP's who do not live (family as well ) in their constituency. As once weekly visit to do their duty at constituency meeting and football matches does not fully ensure that the MP knows and understand his constituents.

04-11-2008, 12:21	#27
polly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 546 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 720	Re: One Job or Two? I think having a 2nd job may actually help an MP to understand the Real World. For instance the MP who is also in the TA probably comes into contact with people from all walks of life that he would no meet in his roll as MP. However, an MP should not have to have 2 jobs as this would discriminate against women who already have a 2nd job - at home. Mp's need a reasonable wage and if they choose to supplement that elsewhere, as long as it does not interfere with their MP duties, good luck to them. What worries me more is MP's who do not live (family as well ) in their constituency. As once weekly visit to do their duty at constituency meeting and football matches does not fully ensure that the MP knows and understand his constituents.