MP Mike Thornton - The Big Interview

This is the third in the series of "The Big Interview", this time with Eastleigh MP Mike Thornton. I am a lot happier with the production of this interview, which is miles ahead of the previous Big Interviews. I feel that it looks much more professional and is in a very natural setting.

The main points I focused on throughout the interview were;
The IPSA announced 11% pay rise for MP's
Immigration - Romania and Bulgaria being granted free ability to enter the country on 1st January 2014
Prime Ministers Questions - is it appropriate how MP's are conducting themselves?





Eastleigh MP Mike Thornton has stated that he will be rejecting an 11% pay rise until his Eastleigh constituents start receiving higher pay themselves. 

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority has announced plans to increase MP's pay by £7,600 making their annual pay £74,000 as from the 2015 general election. 

Mike Thornton stated that he will donate any additional pay above 1% to the Mayors charities for the benefit of his Eastleigh constituents.

WINOL - Week 9 - The Budget 2013

This week I went to Westminster to cover the 2013 Budget for WINOL. As the budget was released on the Wednesday this obviously made my deadline very tight as I had to get to Westminster, film, get an interview with MP Mike Thornton, and get back in time to edit my package for WINOL at four. It was a fantastic experience if a little bit stressful, but one I would definitely be keen to re-live.

My Package:

Extended Interview with MP Mike Thornton: