Ban elected officials from holding or running for foreign public office
We want the Government to introduce a law preventing MPs or anyone who holds elected office in England from running for, accepting, or holding elected or appointed public office in a foreign government while still in office.
Signatures
71
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 71/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 71/100,000
- 17 DEC 2025Petition opened for signaturesCreated by Adham Ahmed Abdelaal Ahmed Alkhatip
Background
Elected officials should be fully accountable to the people they represent. Holding or seeking office in a foreign government while serving as an MP or councillor creates potential conflicts of interest and could undermine public trust. A clear legal ban would strengthen integrity and democratic accountability.