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#politics
#mp
Opinion
Irrelevant
2yr
The second jobs might be writing newspaper articles or writing books, which could give them a deeper understanding of an issue
#politics
#mp
Fact
Compelling
2yr
Other public sector jobs stop people from having a second income, why shouldn’t it apply to MP’s
#politics
#mp
Opinion
Irrelevant
2yr
Second jobs can give MP’s special insight into certain industries or types of businesses, improving their understanding of an issue.
#politics
#mp
Opinion
Irrelevant
2yr
Allowing second jobs means many more people would be willing to be a politician, thereby increasing the talent pool.
#politics
#mp
Opinion
Irrelevant
2yr
Side jobs can earn them a significant amount of money which means they may act in the interest of their employer rather than constituents
#politics
#mp
Opinion
Irrelevant
2yr
Side jobs can take up a significant amount of time, an MP is a full time role.
#politics
#mp
Opinion
Irrelevant
2yr
MP’s having second jobs reduces their ability to represent their constituents and their interests.
#politics
#brexit
#internalmarket
Some Evidence
Somewhat convincing
3yr
If the UK is to be an independent nation again it must be able to have control over its domestic laws.
#politics
#brexit
#internalmarket
Some Evidence
Somewhat convincing
3yr
How do they expect the public to abide by laws or recommendations if the government is willing to break them.
#politics
#brexit
#internalmarket
Some Evidence
Somewhat convincing
3yr
It shows bad faith to the EU who may hold firmer on their negotiating position as a result.