The issue of MPs holding outside roles has long attracted debateDaniel Esson and Local Democracy Reporter07:00, 17 Feb 2026View ImageAlmost £500,000 of declarations have been recorded since the start of 2025 in Parliament's Register of Members' Financial Interests(Image: georgeclerk via Getty Images)Kent's MPs have declared a wide range of financial interests over the past year, from media fees and book royalties to speaking engagements, political donations and overseas trips.Almost £500,000 of declarations have been recorded since the start of 2025 in Parliament's Register of Members' Financial Interests – a public record MPs are legally required to keep up to date.It…