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In the UK most of the Tory MPs at least are on the boards of private companies. (I can't talk for the Tory supporters but those of us who aren't find it pretty
by stuaxo 5y ago
In the UK most of the Tory MPs at least are on the boards of private companies.
(I can't talk for the Tory supporters but those of us who aren't find it pretty corrupt).
- nickff 5y agoI can't speak for Tories (or other people in the UK), but there may be a difference between government legislators and government executives. Executives have certain obligations, and being an executive in two (potentially conflicting) organizations may be more 'hazardous' or 'conflicting' than being a legislator in the government and an executive in a private capacity. As an example, it seems common for many city councilors to run businesses, but it could be seen as more problematic for a mayor to do so.
- k_sze 5y agoThat's what I don't understand as well. Where is the conflict of interest in the case of the mayor of Lima? Why is there such a rule against that?