Nigel Farage Criticised Over Earnings From Second Jobs
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faced criticism during Prime Minister's Questions for earning over £1 million from additional jobs since the general election, while simultaneously questioning the minimum wage for young workers.
Farage's Comments on Minimum Wage
Earlier this week, Farage suggested that the minimum wage for younger employees might be set too high, sparking debate over the policy.
Income Beyond MP Salary
Farage's earnings from second jobs are in addition to his £93,904 salary as a Member of Parliament.
Deputy PM's Response
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, substituting for Keir Starmer at PMQs, mocked Farage for earning "quite a lot" as an ambassador for Direct Bullion, a company dealing in gold and precious metals.
"Quite a lot out of being an ambassador for Direct Bullion,"
Farage responded to the criticism with a thumbs-up gesture while seated on the opposition benches.
Labour MP Raises Wage Comparison
Adam Thompson, Labour MP for Erewash, highlighted the impact of increased national minimum wage for young people. He stated:
"Since this government has massively boosted the national minimum wage for young people, my constituents in Erewash earn far more than the £3.40 an hour I got paid in my first job just 17 years ago."
This remark was made during the PMQs session to emphasize improvements in young workers' earnings over time.
Summary: Nigel Farage was challenged in Parliament over his substantial income from second jobs while questioning youth minimum wage increases, sparking responses from government representatives and opposition MPs.
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