United Kingdom: storm in Parliament around multiple jobs among elected officials
The question of multiple job creation arises for British parliamentarians.
Here, Boris Johnson during a debate in the House of Commons, in London, on December 19, 2019 (Image illustration).
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In addition to their work as parliamentarians, some British elected officials have a second job and are accused of corruption.
After Owen Paterson, a new Conservative MP, Sir Geoffrey Cox, is accused this time of working for a Caribbean tax haven.
A new challenge that falls badly for the party in power.
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With our correspondent in London,
Marie Boëda
“
I am leaving the cruel world of politics.
When Owen Paterson resigned last week, he posed as a victim.
He is accused of having put private companies in touch with members of the government, paying 117,000 euros per year in addition to his salary as a parliamentarian.
Boris Johnson first tries to avoid him sanctions.
But in the face of the wave of political and media protests, he backpedaled and let the elected official go into turmoil.
No "
total ban
"
An emergency debate took place in Parliament two days ago.
The subject: ban second jobs for deputies.
A measure already in place among the Welsh and Scottish neighbors.
But England is not ready.
10, Downing Street refuses to proclaim a "
total ban
".
That's when current MP and former Attorney General Geoffrey Cox appears.
He is accused of having made 1 million euros advising the government of the British Virgin Islands.
He also worked from there.
The Prime Minister accuses him of not having done his job as a parliamentarian.
They must be visible in their constituency, he warns.
Embarrassing revelations for the government, which struggles to impose clear rules in its own house.
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