Rejected petition Stop MPs from having paid employment outside of Parliament.

Make it illegal for MPs to receive remuneration for carrying out activities on behalf of commercial organisations.

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"A man cannot serve two masters". It is impossible for an MP to remain impartial if he has a relationship with an entity on one side of a parliamentary decision, no matter how well intentioned.
MPs should not be remunerated by outside interests, ie have a job outwith Parliament.
The only exception would be non-exec positions with recognised Charities.
This would help prevent the appearance of sleaze in MP's lobbying activities.

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Date submitted 6 November 2021
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