If the majority of people chose to have all elected politicians work only as politicians without other paid work. How would the public make this happen. ?
The Public being the Employer of politicians, I think we have the right to set their terms of employment when a concession if found among the public.
Other than politicians consenting to a referendum on the subject, how would you change things. ?
I strongly suspect any politician raising a bill in parliament for the purpose of a referendum would receive a strong push back from the establishment and the referendum would not be approved by vote in parliament.
Number 1
Give politicians notice that all those standing for election, that the only paid work they were allowed is to work as a political representative for the period they represent those who voted them into the job of MP.
Number 2 How to police the rule.
Number 3 What happens if there is evidence of breaking the rule.
It could be done by the public only voting for politicians who are willing to sign up to those conditions.
Remember, you get the person you vote for, not just the party.
If more than one newspaper took this up as a campaign, change might be possible.
