Require anyone standing for MP to have prior business experience

We, the undersigned, call upon the UK Government to introduce legislation requiring all Members of Parliament (MPs) to have demonstrable experience in business prior to standing for election.

80 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Wednesday 17th December 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
1
Signature Deadline
Wednesday 17th June 2026
Estimated Final Signatures: 98

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We think that too many laws are shaped by people who’ve never run a business—especially a small one. The result? Poor policy and lost trust. MPs should have real business experience. It’s not about exclusion, but raising the bar. Parliament needs insight, not guesswork.


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