Comment by stephen_g

Strange response... Since when is the idea of ‘duty’ supposed to be ‘deeply American’?

I’m not American but happy to agree with the OP - being an elected MP is not just a job and if they want to take leave whenever they want to and miss critical votes then I’m sure they would have no trouble getting a normal job instead!

Surely the parliamentary sitting schedule gives them plenty of time off already where they would not miss votes (I know it does in my country)