TaxPayers’ Alliance responds to proposed ban on parliamentary consulting and lobbying

For immediate release

Responding to the Prime Minister’s proposed ban on MPs acting as paid political consultants or lobbyists, John O’Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said:

“These rules rightly allow MPs to retain real world experience over plum political jobs. 

“But it still leaves other parliamentarians deciding whether they are adequately carrying out their duties. 

“These changes must come alongside a proper right to recall, which lets local voters have the final say.”

TPA spokespeople are available for live and pre-recorded broadcast interviews via 07795 084 113 (no texts)

Media contact:

Danielle Boxall
Media Campaign Manager, TaxPayers' Alliance
[email protected]
24-hour media hotline: 07795 084 113 (no texts)

Notes to editors:

1. Founded in 2004 by Matthew Elliott and Andrew Allum, the TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) campaigns to reform taxes and public services, cut waste and speak up for British taxpayers. Find out more at www.taxpayersalliance.com.
   
   
2. TaxPayers' Alliance's advisory council.
   
   
3. The TaxPayers’ Alliance have launched a petition to give voters the right to recall their MP for any reason.