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27th Feb 2015TerrySargant commented on:
Should MPs have second jobs and other ways to boost their salary?Surely this is a "no brainer". How can a man/woman with such a responsible job be able to do justice to his country and constituency while doing a second job. a) Their salary is quite sufficient when you take into consideration their endless and sometimes fiddled expenses. YES, THEY STILL DO IT. When I was working I had to produce receipts for ALL my expenses (which were closely checked). I did not have staff to help me do it like M.P.s have. b) Do not forget their ridiculously long holiday entitlement ? How many days work do they actually do at Westminster ? c) Have you noticed how empty the house of commons is on a Friday afternoon ? Most M.P.s disappear off to their second homes or constituencies on Thursday for a long week-end. They should all regard it as a privilege to represent us and not regard it as bottomless money pit !