He has left his post of Minister. He still is a Member of Parliament (MP). So now that he has less responsibilities, he can find another job to get more money, subject to approval.
I’m not sure why being MP of the ruling party isn’t considered being part of the government. It might be a UK thing?
Ministers, also known as front benchers, are MPs which hold a portfolio in addition to representing constituents. You might have a minister for defence, a minister for education, a treasurer, etc. that minister is then the one responsible for working directly with the relevant department (e.g. department of education).
Edit: oops, just realised you understand this, and this should’ve been a reply to the parent comment. Oh well.
He has left his post of Minister. He still is a Member of Parliament (MP). So now that he has less responsibilities, he can find another job to get more money, subject to approval.
I’m not sure why being MP of the ruling party isn’t considered being part of the government. It might be a UK thing?
Ministers, also known as front benchers, are MPs which hold a portfolio in addition to representing constituents. You might have a minister for defence, a minister for education, a treasurer, etc. that minister is then the one responsible for working directly with the relevant department (e.g. department of education).
Edit: oops, just realised you understand this, and this should’ve been a reply to the parent comment. Oh well.