Stop MP's having additional job roles, which could benefit themselves or others.

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

Members of parliament should act in the interest of the people they are chosen to represent. Many MPs have additional roles which should be seen as a conflict of interest. Can a member of parliament act impartially in their roles if they are offering their services to private companies?

MPs like George Osborne has recently announced he will be the editor of the evening standard, he could use his new media role to extend his influence.
Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind were covertly filmed offering their position of influence to private firms.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Prevent MPs having second jobs outside Parliament or Government

Timeline

22 Mar 2017	Petition opened for signatures
29 Mar 2017	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17

Status Rejected

Rejected 29 Mar 2017

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