Petition · past parliament
That MPs should work full time as an MP and not have outside jobs.
Closed
13 signatures
What the petition asks
A large number of MPs appear to have numerous second jobs. My view is that being an MP should be a full time job. If they can find time to do many other jobs then they should be paid pro rata. If they have time to do other jobs then perhaps they shouldn't be an MP.
I am also fed up of watching parliament in progress with hardly any MPs in the chamber.They are answerable to the public as they are paid out of taxes and as such are public employees. Very few employees in the public sector are allowed to have second jobs, so why should they be allowed to be able to do this.
Timeline
| 17 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Aug 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Closed
Opened
17 Feb 2016
Closed
17 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.