17 October 2026

Can you name the MP? Labour - North East Play now

Should MPs have second jobs?

Michael Saliba

Sleaze and cronyism has dominated the frontpages recently as a spotlight has been swung onto MPs’ second jobs.

Notably Geoffrey Cox was paid as much as £6 million for work outside of parliament, leading to the government announcing a crackdown on outside work.

But do the public think MPs should be allowed second jobs? Our reporter Michael Saliba went to find out.

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