Oh the irony! Eurosceptic Paterson sees his case thrown out by European court
The ECHR reminded Mr Paterson that an MP's integrity is essential to maintaining public trust in democratic systems and parliaments.
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A year after the Owen Paterson scandal, MPs are making more than ever from second jobs
Chris Bryant said he was “irritated” by the government’s lack of progress to even enact “simple recommendations” that could curb the impact of lobbying in parliament.
Owen Paterson takes Government to European Court of Human Rights
In 2014, arch Brexiteer Paterson argued that the UK should not just quit the EU but the ECHR too!
Cox up: Tories drop plans to cap MPs’ second job salaries after sleaze row
MPs are also in line to get a £2,200 pay rise next month that comes against backdrop of significant economic hardship for many Brits.
Ian Hislop eviscerates MPs over Owen Paterson, sleaze and second jobs
The Private Eye editor told MPs that the public "is very sick of being taken for fools".
Labour voters ‘should back Lib Dems’ to dislodge Tories in North Shropshire
"As the saying goes, you can’t fatten a calf on market day."
Tory councillors quit for Reform and Reclaim before North Shropshire vote
Two Tory councillors have jumped ship ten days before North Shropshire voters choose Owen Paterson's replacement.
Labour backs SNP call to slash Johnson’s salary ‘on basis of behaviour’
The SNP wants to slash the prime minister's pay by £41,567 after the Paterson scandal.
Minutes of Paterson call about Randox contract ‘lost’, minister claims
Angela Rayner said the government had just admitted it is "routinely breaking the ministerial code".