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aggi in reply to @starfish&coffee

I suspect this doesn't happen too much now, more and more people are looking for it. I reckon it's more about the long game, consistently spread a bit of money, get MPs on board after they've finished so others will be aware of what's to come, make yourself part of the furniture so your company is an easy option to turn to, etc

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villa-ru in reply to @aggi

Yeah, this. Take a (not inconsiderable) amount for 'consultancy' whilst an MP, plus a few shares, plus a few sponsored holidays etc. After leaving, get bumped up to the Lords and/or get a very well-paid directorship as long-term payback for services rendered.

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frankenbike in reply to @villa-ru

Yep. Easy. As long as there's no record of the deal and there's some break between doing the work as an MP and receiving the well-paid position later it seems you're in the clear as far as any of the standards committees are concerned

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