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This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament

Rejected petition Prevent Members of Parliament from having a second job.

Announcement today that George Osborne is to be the Editor of the Evening Standard. Being an MP holds many responsibilities that should be discharged on a full-time basis, for the benefit of the constituent. The role can not be undertaken on a part time basis & legislation should prevent this.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/191268

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