
Episode 128 • • 13:06 - 17:35
128: Coming Soon: The Cashless Society
British MPs, Summer Vacation Consultancy Earnings
Members of the British Parliament faced scrutiny for earning high hourly fees from private corporations and banks during their 82-day summer recess. Reports from the Daily Mail revealed that MPs like Greg Barker and Patricia Hewitt took consultancy roles with firms such as Rothschild Bank and British Telecom. Critics argue these payments constitute a form of legal bribery that undermines public trust in Westminster.
