Since the start of the 2024 parliament, several MPs have been balancing second jobs on average of one day a week. A Guardian analysis revealed that seven MPs worked over 300 hours externally, while Nigel Farage stands out, declaring around 24 hours weekly in roles including media and commentary. This has affected his voting record, with attendance lower than average. George Freeman defends his own external engagements in science, asserting they enhance his work as a constituency MP, where he dedicates about 70 hours a week. Lee Anderson also contributes significantly to GB News, highlighting the trend among MPs with outside jobs.
We’ve seen MPs like Nigel Farage, who has averaged 24 hours a week in external roles, sharply contrast with the attendance and voting rates of his peers.
Freeman emphasized that his work outside of parliament complements rather than detracts from his constituency duties, noting he puts in about 70 hours a week.
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