Labour MP Jo White emphasized that while the current system assumes MPs are fit and proper, there is no formal requirement for them to provide proof of safety.
White highlighted the level of access MPs have to vulnerable people, saying, 'If an MP wants to wield power, it would be very easy because lots of people are star struck.'
The proposed checks would ensure transparency, noting that, 'These checks let potential employers know if a candidate has a criminal record or is banned from working with children or vulnerable adults.'
She drew a stark comparison with Jimmy Savile, stating, 'The level of access you get as an MP is a bit like Jimmy Savile,' emphasizing the need for scrutiny.
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