Petition · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons

Ban MPs having second jobs whilst in office

Closed 222 signatures

What the petition asks

I believe Members of Parliament should not be allowed to hold second jobs of any sort whilst holding Office.
I believe such jobs could adversely impact an MP's ability to make independent thoughts and actions toward his or her duties to his or her constituency, and instead I think the power of their office may be abused to further their own self-interest.

Timeline

12 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
12 Aug 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 222
Status Closed
Department Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
Opened 12 Feb 2025
Closed 12 Aug 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.