Require parliamentary candidates publish five years of tax returns
The Government must update election laws, governing who may stand as a UK parliamentary candidate. The new requirement is as follows; to have their name included on the ballot paper, parliamentary candidates must publish their tax returns from the previous five years, or be disqualified.
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Require parliamentary candidates publish five years of tax returns
The Government must update election laws, governing who may stand as a UK parliamentary candidate. The new requirement is as follows; to have their name included on the ballot paper, parliamentary candidates must publish their tax returns from the previous five years, or be disqualified.
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Review the tax affairs of all sitting MPs for public peace of mind
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Make MPs and Ministers publish yearly verified reports of assets and debts
Create a law requiring all MPs, Ministers and senior civil servants to file an annual declaration of total assets and debts (value ranges), the country of all bank or investment accounts, and any rise in overall capital. Verified independently and published yearly to improve transparency.
Require Members of Parliament to have min 15yrs work experience outside politics
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Mandate that all Council and Parliamentary Candidates have an Enhanced DBS check
At the moment it is not mandatory for prospective council candidates or Parliamentary candidates to have an Enhanced DBS check.
Require anyone standing for MP to have prior business experience
We, the undersigned, call upon the UK Government to introduce legislation requiring all Members of Parliament (MPs) to have demonstrable experience in business prior to standing for election.