Dodgy ministers would face beefed-up sleaze investigations under law unveiled today
MirrorJan 10, 2023
According to a database known as the Westminster Accounts, 14 UK MPs have been given between £250k - £752.8k ($304k - $915k) each towards various campaigns and causes since the last general election in December 2019.
The database also shows that, collectively, Westminster MPs have made £17.1M from work outside of parliament since the last election. Former PM Theresa May reportedly received approximately £2.8M on top of her salary since 2019, the most of any MP.
Figures show that only 35% trust the government, and only a quarter think politicians would refuse jobs in exchange for political favors. While the Westminster Accounts may not show any signs of illegal practice, there needs to be greater scrutiny of Westminster, which has been plagued by scandals.
As long as politicians act within the realms of legality and morality, the public should be profoundly disinterested if their representatives have personal interests, receive donations, or have second jobs. While those that make a fuss out of the matter may feel virtuous, in reality, the only consequence that occurs from such a self-righteous judgment is an increase in unnecessary hostility towards politicians.