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Ban MPs having second jobs whilst in office

222
signatures
closedOffice of the Leader of the House of CommonsOpened 12 February 2025Closed 12 August 2025

Background

I believe Members of Parliament should not be allowed to hold second jobs of any sort whilst holding Office.

Additional details

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.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Louth and HorncastleVictoria Atkins
6
Beverley and HoldernessGraham Stuart
4
Edinburgh North and LeithTracy Gilbert
3
Suffolk CoastalJenny Riddell-Carpenter
3
Hinckley and BosworthDr Luke Evans
3
OrpingtonGareth Bacon
2
Bishop AucklandDr Sam Rushworth
2
Reading CentralMatt Rodda
2
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
2
DudleySonia Kumar
2
Enfield NorthFeryal Clark
2
LincolnMr Hamish Falconer
2
MacclesfieldTim Roca
2
North NorthumberlandDavid Smith
2
BatterseaMarsha De Cordova
2
Chester North and NestonSamantha Dixon
2
Buckingham and BletchleyCallum Anderson
2
Bristol North EastDamien Egan
2
Didcot and WantageOlly Glover
2
Carshalton and WallingtonBobby Dean
2

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 710565.