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The National (Scotland)
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Adam Robertson

'Bushtucker Bill' to stop MPs appearing on reality TV launched

MPs could reportedly be blocked from making appearances on reality shows following Matt Hancock’s stint on I’m A Celebrity.

The Daily Mirror reports that an Early Day Motion, known as the “Bushtucker Bill”, has been tabled and calls for Westminster’s rules to be updated to prevent MPs from taking part in programmes for weeks at a time while Parliament is sitting.

Hancock sparked fury among many, including the Prime Minister and Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf, when he appeared on ITV’s reality show.

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