Principles

MPs should have principles on which they base their actions. 

Members of Parliament should NOT pander to the whims of MEGA-corporations or the Super-RICH.

We need MPs who will be independent, intelligent, and act with integrity.

MPs should represent all their constituents and act primarily in the interests of their constituents and the UK as a whole, based on evidence.

The problem:

The big political parties - Labour, Conservative, and Reform (the parties and/or their leaders) ARE backed by big money from vested interests.

Currently, they accept huge personal donations from big businesses and wealthy individuals (oil and gas companies and house "developers") - how can that be right? Someone working in the public sector wouldn't be allowed to accept such gifts. Call them what they are - bribes.

How can we trust them to act in the interests of the UK as a whole when they are funded by the super-rich and mega corporations?

ANSWER: 

MPs aren't allowed to take bribes for questions in Parliament. 

Well. 

I think they shouldn't be able to take any cash or substantial gifts, such as clothes.

I do see there can be a small grey area when "gifts" or "freebies" might be relevant - in particular, this might be MP accepting invitations to visit businesses and the business providing a "free" lunch, a pen and bag. Or some sort of experience of what the business does.

I think it's perfectly reasonable for MPs to wear borrowed, amazing clothes, hats, or jewelry to showcase BRITISH designers and talent at certain high-profile events (like a royal wedding).

The occasional free lunch and the free loan of a fancy dress do not contribute to lining the pocket of an MP with any last benefit. 

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Public policy and laws should be evidence-based.

These are the sorts of things that need to be addressed when it comes to any issue:

1. What is the problem?
2. How many people are affected by a law or policy, how, who, where, and when?
3. Those people should be consulted - the affected constituents should have a voice.
4. What is the evidence for the problem in the UK?
5. What is the evidence for the proposed changes to bring about improvements?
6. What might be the unintended consequences?

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One more thing! 

Soapbox time:  

It appears that the rules that apply to most of us do not apply to MPs: 

They turn up in Parliament or in the constituency as and when they want, or just go off and do their own thing, including other work at a time when they are being paid to work for us as MPs. 

Yet they get their MPs' salaries and incredible gifts. Note: Public sector employees aren't allowed to accept gifts, so why is it different for MPs? 

They can claim incredible expenses for second homes and heating allowances when most of us have to watch our energy bills.

I recall that when Farage was our elected MEP, he rarely attended the European Parliament, failed to advocate for Britain's best interests there, but did claim eye-watering amounts of money. 

Constituency MPs should have a genuine connection to the area, either through living in it or working in it.

Living in it or working in it usually... or living and working very nearby in certain situations. 

For example, Newcastle-under-Lyme & Stoke-on-Trent are so connected that someone might live & work in one and yet spend a lot of time in the other and know it exceptionally well through friends and leisure interests. eg. I know Tunstal and Hanley far too well!