Petition · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
Require Members of Parliament to have min 15yrs work experience outside politics
Open for signatures
49 signatures
What the petition asks
Ensure the elected representatives of the people have the relevant real world experience necessary to make more informed decisions.
Anyone sitting in parliament should have a minimum of 15 years PAYE outside of politics
We feel career politicians cannot truly comprehend and manage something they may have no real world experience of.
Much like someone studying very hard for many years academically then being let loose as a brain surgeon!
We feel career politicians cannot truly comprehend and manage something they may have no real world experience of.
Much like someone studying very hard for many years academically then being let loose as a brain surgeon!
Timeline
| 23 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
49
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
Opened
23 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.