Can imagine a few splutterings if this transpires and is adopted at a local level...mayors, for example... ::)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/mps-expenses/9606172/MPs-with-second-jobs-could-have-pay-docked-in-new-consultation.html
Sounds good to me!
If you ask me, putting your name forward to represent your town/constituency is done for the honour of entering public service, not to get rich off the back of the public!
Perhaps my views are now seen as 'old fashioned' in today's political world? All I know is that in 2006 I took an oath of allegiance to the crown and this country; I may no longer wear the uniform but my duty to serve still stands.