Petition · past parliament
MPs to have work experience, including a public service, prior to sitting.
Closed
44 signatures
What the petition asks
I feel in order to represent the general public as an MP it is important to have an understanding of various working backgrounds of their constituents.
Many Members of Parliament have little or no experience of 'ordinary work.'
Many Members of Parliament have little or no experience of 'ordinary work.'
Timeline
| 7 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Sep 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
44
Status
Closed
Opened
7 Mar 2016
Closed
7 Sep 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.