Angela Rayner defends raking in thousands of pounds in speaking gigs... despite previously saying MPs shouldn't have second jobs
- Posted on August 19, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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Labour politician Angela Rayner faces scrutiny after parliamentary records reveal she earned approximately £90,000 from speaking engagements during a six-month period. This disclosure creates a notable contradiction with her previous public statements opposing supplementary income for Members of Parliament. The revelation raises questions about consistency in political positions and the practice of MPs accepting external income alongside their parliamentary duties.
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Angela Rayner defends raking in thousands of pounds in speaking gigs... despite previously saying MPs shouldn't have second jobs
The register of MPs' interests shows that Ms Rayner raked in nearly £90,000 from speaking engagements between February and June this year.
