Rachel Gilmour, the new MP, admits to a mistake involving her son on her staff team
He helped her set up her office after she got elected. But here’s the catch: it’s against the rules for MPs to hire close family members. Oops!
Rachel said it was an honest mistake. She thought he was just helping out voluntarily. Once she realized the error, she quickly referred herself to the standards commissioner.
The whole thing blew up when a political website caught wind of it. Conservative members are using this slip-up to criticize her. They’re saying it raises serious questions about her judgment.
One local Conservative, James Wright, didn’t hold back. He said MPs should serve their constituents, not break rules for personal gain. He’s worried this will distract from important local issues.
Rachel won her seat with a decent majority, but this controversy isn’t helping her image. She’s been in the game for a while, but this is a tough start for her new role.
