Petition · past parliament

No one can become an MP without having worked 15 years in the workplace.

Closed 33 signatures

What the petition asks

'Career' politicians do not have experience of our lives in the UK. The 'workplace' is defined as any job that is not associated with politics. EG salaried lobbyists and union representatives would not be able to become MPs unless they had also worked in other professions for 15 years.
Too many current politicians take PPE at university, join lobby or other political organisations, then seek a parliamentary seat. Ambition, rather than vocation, is their motivation; this is not in the national interest. Parliament lacks expertise in industrial, engineering, and practical areas. Academics are needed too, but most decisions require life experiences that the majority of MPs do not have. We need you to work for us, not just further your ambitions, and play power games.

Timeline

1 Aug 2018 Petition opened for signatures
1 Feb 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 33
Status Closed
Opened 1 Aug 2018
Closed 1 Feb 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.