Submitted on Thursday 19th June 2025
Rejected on Wednesday 16th July 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Ban Second Jobs and Paid Gigs for Elected Officials, Including MPs
We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation that bans Members of Parliament (MPs) and all other elected officials from holding second jobs or engaging in any other paid work or “gigs” during their term of office, regardless of whether payment is monetary, in kind, or indirect.
Elected officials are elected to serve the public. Second jobs or paid roles risk conflicts of interest, reduce public trust, and distract from their duties.
Serving as an MP or other elected official should be a full-time role. The ban should cover all forms of paid work, including jobs, consultancy, media, speaking gigs, and board positions, whether paid directly, indirectly, or through companies or trusts.
Public service requires full focus and accountability. This measure would help protect democracy and ensure officials serve only the people who elected them.
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