Petition · Cabinet Office
Ban MPs from having second jobs except in NHS
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442 signatures
What the petition asks
MPs should not have other jobs outside of Parliament unless they are qualified doctors, nurses or other healthcare professionals and actively work in the NHS
Parliament should ban any sitting MPs from having second jobs as we feel it is a conflict of interest.
The only exception to this rule are if the MPs are qualified doctors, nurses or other healthcare professionals who actively work within the NHS.
The only exception to this rule are if the MPs are qualified doctors, nurses or other healthcare professionals who actively work within the NHS.
Timeline
| 24 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
442
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
24 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.