How does being an MP affect family life?

How does being an MP affect family life?

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Being an MP basically ruins family life. You can try and get round that but the bottom-line is that it's very hard to be an MP and see your family. This is because you're locked in the House of Commons physically, so you can't get away, and there's no way of getting around it. You can't very easily have a great time with your family when you are an MP.