MPs Reject Labour Demand For Second Jobs Ban

The Prime Minister has rejected a call by Ed Miliband to "restore the reputation" of the House of Commons by stopping politicians from having second jobs. Around 100 MPs debated whether MPs should be banned from holding paid directorships, consultancies and trade union roles. But the Labour call for a ban was defeated in a Commons vote by 287 votes to 219 - a majority of 68. At Prime Minister's Questions Mr Miliband attempted to put pressure on Mr Cameron by offering a deal o