Petition · Cabinet Office
Introduce Qualification exams to become an MP
Closed
135 signatures
What the petition asks
I want to see a far higher standard of debate and decision making and bill consideration. We believe we need a higher calibre of MPs, with knowledge of Economics, Finance, History, Science. Anyone failing to pass these stringent exams would be barred from election.
I believe there is a risible standard of debate today, aggravated by the obvious lack of subject matter expertise. I think this also means that undue time is spent on current social issues (which can be relatively easy to understand) rather than more germane forward looking issues.
Timeline
| 15 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
135
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
15 Jul 2025
Closed
15 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.