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Farage’s GB News salary and MP duties: A ‘job for the people’ or a private paycheck?

The Independent reports on the growing backlash regarding Farage’s refusal to scale back his media commitments despite his new responsibilities in Parliament. Legal and political commentators question the sustainability of an MP working 120+ hours a month for a private employer.

The Independent August 28, 2024 Westminster, UK
Key Facts / Evidence
  • 01Farage’s register of interests confirms he is paid roughly £2,300 per hour for his work at GB News.
  • 02Opposition MPs have called for tighter rules on "second jobs" to prevent the role of MP from being treated as a secondary activity.
  • 03Concerns were raised about the potential for biased legislative influence given his financial ties to a major media outlet.

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