Thursday, 30 August 2012

The graphic shows what some MPs earn from outside interests

on top of their annual parliamentary salaries of £65,738.



The graphic shows what some MPs earn from outside interests on top of their annual parliamentary salaries of £65,738.
Sam Coates, Deputy Political Editor, says that no single measure can determine who is a good MP:

That said, MPs with vast outside salaries deserve attention. High earnings may indicate that this is a talented individual who deserves a place in Parliament. Or it may indicate an MP shirking their duties and focusing elsewhere.
The graphic shows what some MPs earn from outside interests on top of their annual parliamentary salaries of £65,738.
Sam Coates, Deputy Political Editor, says that no single measure can determine who is a good MP:
That said, MPs with vast outside salaries deserve attention. High earnings may indicate that this is a talented individual who deserves a place in Parliament. Or it may indicate an MP shirking their duties and focusing elsewhere.