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the problem is many very capable and intelligent MPs potential MPs do sod off to better paid jobs. you can earn more in a think tank or for a xyz rights charity, which arguably more influence on political debate than being an MP.

ah... you are confusing MPs with government. they aren't at all the same thing. some MPs are part of the government, most MPs are dealing with constituency questions, lobbying groups (and being lobbied of course), and most of Commons activity goes on in the committees. as Westdene said, i...