Why the government cannot escape the Owen Paterson scandal
The row over MPs’ standards lives to see another day, thanks to the efforts of Conservative MP Christopher Chope.
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If you want to clean up this sleazy parliament, start by listening to Billy Bragg
Reforming the House of Lords could be disarmingly simple.
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Banning MPs’ second jobs would weaken parliament, not strengthen it
The unintended consequences of reform could result in a decline in the calibre of our MPs and ministers.
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Ban MPs from second jobs – but pay them properly
We don’t expect teachers, aeroplane pilots or sports stars to be moonlighting in other roles. Why should MPs be different?
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