There will always be more to these things than meets the eye.
Those with power and influence have a myriad of ways to ensure that the "correct" decision is made.
It is exceptionally unlikely for any really significant changes to be made because those who have the power to change the Law are, invariably, the ones who are making use of the "loopholes" that their predecessors carefully buried deep in the paperwork many moons ago.
For my opinion, anyone who holds a position that is voted for by the public - MP's, local councillors etc. should have their full finances published for the 5 years before they take office and for a further 5 years after they leave. Any evidence of "contracts for the boys" or other shenanigans should be thoroughly investigated with the punishment being personal bankruptcy.
If a life in Public Service is such a wonderful thing then honesty, transparency, decency and truth should be part of it.
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