MPs' Paid Media Roles Under Review by New Commons Committee

A newly formed committee aims to address potential conflicts of interest and restore trust by scrutinizing MPs' media engagements and workplace conduct.

• The Modernisation Committee, chaired by Commons Leader Lucy Powell, will examine MPs' paid media roles to assess their benefits and conflicts of interest.
• The committee's formation follows a period of high-profile misconduct cases, with 16 MPs suspended in the last Parliament.
• Nigel Farage, a Reform UK MP, earns nearly £100,000 a month from his GB News show, highlighting the significant earnings MPs can make from media roles.
• Labour ministers have so far resisted calls to restrict MPs' media participation, despite controversy over potential conflicts of interest.
• The committee will also focus on improving Parliament's culture, addressing issues of bullying, harassment, and the overall working environment.

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