Many MPs have reported record workloads during the pandemic due to the increased demand for all different kinds of support in their community.
And while there’s plenty to keep MPs busy with their main line of work, many also find the time to take on other jobs, in some cases spending the equivalent of more than two days a week on these other roles.
Here are the MPs who spent the most time on work outside of Parliament between January 2020 and August 2021.
5. Tahir Ali
Labour MP for Birmingham, Hall Green, Tahir Ali has worked a total of 1586.5 hours, averaging 18.3 hours per week. Tahir Ali is also an elected councillor in Birmingham and has spent some time working as a British Gas engineer. Photo: UK Government
6. Gary Sambrook
Conservative MP for Birmingham, Northfield, Gary Sambrook has worked a total of 1457.8 hours, averaging 16.8 hours per week. Sambrook is also a Birmingham City councillor. Photo: UK Government
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Conservative MP for Mansfield, Ben Bradley has worked a total of 1446 hours, averaging 16.7 hours per week. As the leader of Nottinghamshire council Bradley spends a significant amount of time on other taxpayer-funded work. Photo: Ben Bradley
8. Richard Thomson
SNP MP for Gordon, Richard Thomson has worked a total of 1396.9 hours, averaging 16.1 hours per week. Thomson is the opposition leader and a councillor in Aberdeenshire. Photo: UK Government