Petitions/Introduce Qualification exams to become an MP
StatusClosed
Opened15 Jul 2025
Closes15 Jan 2026
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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I want to see a far higher standard of debate and decision making and bill consideration. We believe we need a higher calibre of MPs, with knowledge of Economics, Finance, History, Science. Anyone failing to pass these stringent exams would be barred from election.

I believe there is a risible standard of debate today, aggravated by the obvious lack of subject matter expertise. I think this also means that undue time is spent on current social issues (which can be relatively easy to understand) rather than more germane forward looking issues.

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Alan Mak
1Alan Mak MP
Havant
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Danny Kruger
2Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
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3Justin Madders MP
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
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Suella Braverman
4Suella Braverman MP
Fareham and Waterlooville
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Paul Holmes
5Paul Holmes MP
Hamble Valley
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6Sir Mel Stride MP
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7Tulip Siddiq MP
Hampstead and Highgate
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8Lisa Smart MP
Hazel Grove
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Alex Brewer
9Alex Brewer MP
North East Hampshire
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Caroline Nokes
10Caroline Nokes MP
Romsey and Southampton North
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