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02
Dec 2021
Conservative MP for Skipton and Ripon Julian Smith has resigned from three roles advising businesses that earned him £144,000 a year.
The latest MP's register of interests, published today, shows Mr Smith ended contracts with Hygen Energy, Simply Blue Management and MJM Marine on November 16.
Mr Smith was dragged into the debate around Tory 'sleaze' following the resignation of Owen Paterson MP. Mr Smith is paid an £81,932 salary for being an MP.
He received criticism from Brian McDaid, former parliamentary candidate from the Skipton and Ripon Labour Party, who accused Mr Smith of not focusing his time on his constituents.
Mr Smith resigned from his three roles the day before Prime Minister Boris Johnson proposed to ban MPs from acting as paid political consultants or lobbyists.
All the roles were approved by the Advisory Committee of Business Appointments.
The Stray Ferret asked Mr Smith to comment but we did not receive a response.
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