What perks do MPs get?

What perks do MPs get?

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MPs get loads of perks. Basically, you can do what you want. I said they get loads of perks. I mean, for instance, in my job that I left beforehand, I was a trade union officer. I worked for the GMB and, in most jobs, quite often, you are allowed to get a taxi home at night if you are working after 9pm 10pm. I'd finish work at midnight and as an MP, I wasn't allowed to claim a taxi. But, I could claim it for my assistant. Because it wasn't fair for the assistant to be left out. So, you would get quite sensational perks in so far as you are a member of the most prestigious club in the country, really. If that floats your boat then fantastic! I was never really very interested in that and for me, that wasn't a great perk. But, you get free parking in central London. That is a very good perk.