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Originally Posted by Gayle
Sir Tom McKillop - Chair of RBS took home £471,000 in 2009
Sir Peter Middleton - Chair of Barclays was paid a whopping £1.76m
I'm not saying it's right and I'm certainly not going to argue that £80k isn't a lot of money, but let's put it in perspective. We're paying some of these Chairmen a huge amount of money for running banks - isn't it right that we should make it attractive to be an MP and for running the country?
So, my quibble isn't with the amount that MPs, County Councillors or Councillors take home, I think they earn and deserve every penny - my only concern would be that - long term- they would be spreading themselves a bit thinly by trying to do all three. However, I think that - short term - it's probably a good idea to keep hold of the positions that they already have so that it keeps them 'in the loop' when it comes to making decisions at all levels.
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Regarding putting this into perspective take a look at all the hard work,unsocial hours, nurses and doctors put into their profession touching no where near that salary, just one example.I believe they equally deserve every penny. In addition yes i believe your correct and agree with them holding on until elected to keep in the loop however once elected they should withdraw from all other positions held and give other individuals a chance.