Jerry Hayes

Jerry Hayes is a criminal barrister specialising in high profile cases. He was Conservative MP for Harlow from 1983 until 1997. He served in the Northern Ireland office and the department of the environment. He was a member of select committees for heritage and for health. He blogs at http://jerryhayes.co.uk/

UK Parliamentarians and the culture of 'a few bob on the side'

Tim Yeo, chair of the energy and climate change committee, was caught on film apparently boasting of helping a business colleague prepare for an appearance before his committee. No member of any select committee should have any paid interests which could cause a conflict, says a barrister and form

By Jerry Hayes

/ 19 Jun 2013