Petition · past parliament
Prevent MPs having second jobs outside Parliament or Government
Closed
159 signatures
What the petition asks
Representing your constituency in parliament should be an MP's full time job.
Taking on lucrative second or in some cases third jobs outside politics can only mean less time working for their constituents and the country. This should be banned.
Taking on lucrative second or in some cases third jobs outside politics can only mean less time working for their constituents and the country. This should be banned.
Timeline
| 24 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
159
Status
Closed
Opened
24 Mar 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.