John Caudwell urges higher PM salary, advocates rules against outside paid positions and improved gift and financial interest transparency.

John Caudwell, founder of Phones4U and former Tory donor, has urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's salary be raised to £300,000, reflecting the role's significant responsibilities. Caudwell advocates for legally enforceable rules to prevent ministers from taking outside paid positions, ensuring their full focus on government duties. He also calls for reform of current rules regarding gifts and non-parliamentary financial interests to enhance transparency.

October 13, 2024
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