69: Slipping Standards

Richard Brooks and Solomon Hughes, contributors to Private Eye, shine a light on the murky waters of MPs' second jobs and the ethical dilemmas surrounding them. They discuss their recent intervention with Ian Hislop before the Parliamentary Committee on Standards, challenging the transparency of MPs' financial interests. The duo exposes the tension between current regulations and public expectations while delving into how lobbying influences political decisions. Expect lively debate on transparency, accountability, and the complex relationships between money and politics!