Reform UK's chronicles - Page 84

Dingbat · Today, 12:32

MPS have visited Chagos before, but they went through the correct Foreign Office and MOD channels to get security clearance and permission, and flew in on an RAF aircraft.

They didn’t turn up on spec with a camera in hand, knowing they’d be turned away just so they could play the victim.

**Hugh** · Today, 13:14

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth

If his Maldives trip was a benefit, then surely he'd declare it. He might declare it anyway. So what's the problem?

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any benefit they receive, which someone else might reasonably consider to influence what they say or do as an MP.

I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you...

If you believe millionaires/corporates pay someone 11k per hour or provide a private jet for a publicity stunt, and don't expect anything in return, I've got a bridge you might want to buy (or some magic beans...)

Sephiroth · Today, 13:28

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Originally Posted by Hugh

I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you...

If you believe millionaires/corporates pay someone 11k per hour or provide a private jet for a publicity stunt, and don't expect anything in return, I've got a bridge you might want to buy (or some magic beans...)

Your non-objective analysis does you no credit. You quoted:

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any benefit they receive, which someone else might reasonably consider to influence what they say or do as an MP.

The "... say or do as an MP ...." is understood to be applied to pecuniary matters where the MP benefits. Whilst I cannot deny the possibility of his activity being a political stunt, the political activity in which he engaged is valid and in the public interest.

Just because you don't like Farage ....

**Hugh** · Today, 18:15

So why would someone hire him a private jet for a day trip to the Maldives?

What's in it for them?

Paying someone £11k an hour for four hours work a month would seem like a fairly large pecuniary advantage to most people, and because he is not yet in a position to "repay" the largesse, doesn't rule out the possibility of the favour being "banked".

Can you provide any reasoning why someone would pay anyone £11k per hour, and not expect anything in return?

Sephiroth · Today, 20:50

I refer you to my reply of 10:02.