Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind in latest 'cash for access' scandal.
 

Poor old Jack Straw. Last week his main worry was people shouting "War criminal" at him in the street.

"Two former foreign secretaries are exposed for their involvement in a new “cash for access” scandal.

Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind offered to use their positions as politicians on behalf of a fictitious Chinese company in return for payments of at least £5,000 per day.

Mr Straw, one of Labour’s most senior figures, boasted that he operated “under the radar” to use his influence to change European Union rules on behalf of a commodity firm which pays him £60,000 a year."


Tele.

Re: Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind in latest 'cash for access' scandal.
 

The think that strikes me when mps get exposed like this is how cheaply they can be bought for, iirc Patrick Mercer sold out for five hundred quid a day

Re: Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind in latest 'cash for access' scandal.
 

Why can't they see it's just bribery..and something they would condemn in members of other political parties.

Plus along with that £67,000 goes a very generous pension scheme..:rolleyes:

Re: Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind in latest 'cash for access' scandal.
 

If they are found to be using their position for personal gain through corruption, they should be charged.

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Update - Rifkind suspended by the Conservatives.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-31589202

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I see Ed Miliband intends to ban MPs from having a second job.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-31589282

Whilst I (sort of) agree with the concept, I suppose it's easier to suggest it when your partner earns £250,000 per year......

Re: Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind in latest 'cash for access' scandal.
 

Strewth. Does anyone remember who the last real Labour politician was?

Re: Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind in latest 'cash for access' scandal.
 

Wow!! Another couple of greedy 'past their sell-by date' MP's caught with their snouts in deep swill.

Whatever next? :shocked:

:D

Re: Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind in latest 'cash for access' scandal.
 

This wasn't cash for questions though. This was to be an advisor to a "ficticious" company. Where he would charge a daily consultancy fee, and use his contacts and experience to set up meetings with people that could further the companys interests.

I don't see anything wrong with it.

Re: Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind in latest 'cash for access' scandal.
 

Breaking news:

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Re: Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind in latest 'cash for access' scandal.
 

I do.It can still be open to abuse of the system..and is still against the rules.

Re: Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind in latest 'cash for access' scandal.
 

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-31603202

Re: Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind in latest 'cash for access' scandal.
 

Made my day :D

Re: Jack Straw and Sir Malcolm Rifkind in latest 'cash for access' scandal.
 

It's not against the rules to have other jobs if you're an MP, approx 20% do. As long as it is declared.

straw and rifkind didn't have to declare this as they hadn't started working for them.