MPs to consider tighter limits on second jobs outside Westminster

The Commons Standards Committee has launched an investigation that could lead to further restrictions on MPs taking second jobs (John Walton/PA) - (PA Archive)

MPs could face a further crackdown on second jobs after the committee in charge of standards in Parliament opened an inquiry into employment outside Westminster.

The Commons Standards Committee announced its inquiry into “outside interests” on Friday, saying it would look at potential changes to the rules governing second jobs.