Ban MPs having second jobs whilst in office
I believe Members of Parliament should not be allowed to hold second jobs of any sort whilst holding Office.
Signatures
222
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 222/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 222/100,000
- 12 AUG 2025Petition closedFinal total: 222 signatures
- 12 FEB 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
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.