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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
I think I read it's something like 1 in 4 Conservative MPs have a second job and just a handful amongst the other parties. So not a majority of MPs by any stretch of the imagination nor even a majority of Conservative MPs either.
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Most likely because in general, Tory MPs are likely to have had private sector careers before entering the Commons whereas Labourites are more likely to have worked for a trade union or a role connected with the political process in some way. Consultancy type jobs are easier to keep going part time. Certain professional qualifications require continuing practice for the professional accreditation to continue.