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MPs and Media: A Double-Edged Sword
This chapter delves into the contentious issue of Members of Parliament engaging in second jobs, particularly in the media, and the financial windfalls they reap, totaling £60 million over 15 years. It scrutinizes the ethical implications of MPs balancing their legislative duties with personal media careers and compares their practices with those of their counterparts in other G7 nations.
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