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Closed petition Ban MPs from paid lobbying

The Government should ban MPs from taking payments from organisations and individuals to lobby on their behalf.

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An MP's basic salary is approximately £82,000pa. Payments from outside agencies gives the appearance and opportunity for corrupt practice. Politics must be clean and seen to be clean. Additional money and gifts should not be accepted. £82,000 is a very good salary that most people would like and be able to live on. If £82,000 is deemed too little by some, they can always resign and find work in the private sector.

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Date closed 1 June 2022
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Closed petition Ban MPs from paid lobbying