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France: 70 million people. 348 Senators. 5 year mandate. Each French Senator represents a small region of France. Banned from having any second job.

Britain: 70 million people. 831 Lords and Barons. Overwhelming from Southern England. No second-job ban. Several are paid lobbyists. Lifetime job security. Many in their 70s and 80s get paid to show up, have tea and play cards with friends.

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[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 1 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Then again, non-governmental members of the Lords can only claim up to £371 per day for attendance, and then only for normal business, or they can choose to claim half or none of it. In addition travel expenses can be claimed in special circumstances.

Meanwhile, each Fr*nch senator costs the taxpayer approximately (per month) €5,423 base + €6,109 expenses + €8,696 staff allowance = €20,228 per senator per month.

I think it's weird that you're listing the UK cost per day and the French cost per month. £371 per day is still £11,130 per month, which is more than half of the French senators' amount (£11,130 is €12,745), and there are over twice the number of British Lords/Barons than French senators.