Consider the conflict of interests of a serving MP editing a major newspaper

George Osbourne is a serving MP, this is considered a full time job and he should be representing his constituent's. Taking the editorship of the London Evening Standard represents huge conflict of interest's both in his role as an MP and an independent press. Should he be removed from parliament?

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