With restrictions still in place, many industries still facing disruption and concerns over the economic recovery, Covid is still a prominent issue in the UK.
Many MPs report being busier than they’ve ever been due to the pandemic, while others seem to have time to take on extra work outside parliament, often well-paid.
However, some MPs have given up their time to help out in the health sector, or donated outside earnings to charity and local institutions within their constituency.
Here are some of the second jobs, donations and gifts registered by MPs this month, according to the latest entry of the MPs register of interests.
5. Health workers
Labour’s Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, MP for Tooting, worked 10 hours at a GP surgery for £572, while the Conservative MP for Lewes, Maria Caulfied, registered 24 hours work as a nurse, for £353.69 Photo: (Photo: Official Parliamentary portraits)
6. Canadian energy firm
Conservative MP for Brigg and Goole Andrew Percy is now a member of the Advisory Board of a Canadian energy firm, Iogen Corporation. For around 6 hours work per month he will receive £36,000 pa Photo: (Photo: Official Parliamentary portraits)
7. New Hartlepool MP
The new Conservative MP for Hartlepool, Jill Mortimer, is committed to an average of 20 hours work per month as a councillor in North Yorkshire. She will receive a monthly allowance of £579.83 (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images) Photo: (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)
8. Legal Work
Former Attorney General and Conservative MP for Torridge and West Devon, Sir Geoffrey Cox, received £45,354.48 for approximately 55 hours worth of legal services provided between 28 February and 26 March. This is equivalent to more than £820 per hour. Photo: (Photo: Official Parliamentary portraits)