From 29 May 2018 until further notice, President of HBSA, which provides technical and vocational education. Address: Burton and South Derbyshire College, Lichfield Road, Burton on Trent DE14 3RL. From 30 June 2019 until 11 August 2023, I received £30,000 a year (previously £20,000), paid quarterly, for a commitment of between 40 and 50 hrs. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 28 June 2018; updated 12 December 2018, 25 July 2019 and 29 September 2023)

From 1 September 2018 until further notice, Strategic Adviser to BB Energy Trading Ltd, an international energy company trading worldwide, of 12-14 Ansdell St, London W8 5BN. I expect to receive £50,000 a year in return for an estimated commitment of between 80 and 90 hours. I consulted ACoBA about this appointment. (Registered 28 September 2018; updated 12 December 2018)

From 1 April 2020 until further notice, part-time professor in Political Studies at the University of Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton BL3 5AB. I receive £38,570 per annum, paid monthly. Hours: 20-30 hrs per month. (Registered 29 April 2020; updated 22 April 2022)

Payments from Reach Plc (Reach Shared Services Ltd), 5 St Pauls Sq., Liverpool L3 9SJ, for articles written for the Daily and Sunday Express. All payments donated to charity:

1 December 2023, received £400 for a column in the Sunday Express. Hours: 2 hrs.

From 1 March 2019, trustee of the John Clare Trust, which runs John Clare Cottage, preserving it and the poet’s works for future generations. This is an unpaid role.

I employ my wife, Susan Hayes, as Administrative Manager.