Petition · past parliament

Candidates for Parliament to have work experience outside of politics.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

People who aspire to rule over us should be able to demonstrate competencies beyond politics, together with experience in the real world. A minimum work experience requirement could increase the capacity of the House of Commons to work collaboratively in the national interest.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the selection of parliamentary candidates is the responsibility of political parties and not the UK Government or Parliament.

Timeline

13 Jun 2019 Petition opened for signatures
15 Jul 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 15 Jul 2019

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