{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770221.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":770221,"attributes":{"action":"Disqualify any prospective MP from standing if they hold a PPE degree.","background":"Holding a PPE degree is an insufficient qualification for someone who wishes to run the country. It is seen by too many as a route to government, but it is a generic, meaningless subject that requires zero real-world ability, particularly for those in the Cabinet. Make Government competent again.","additional_details":"Stop under-qualified, over-entitled politicians from lording it over us when they have zero practical experience of running anything of any meaningful complexity. The PPE degree should not be a shortcut to power, nor a substitute for ability.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2026-05-18T18:28:22.640Z","updated_at":"2026-06-15T14:37:36.453Z","rejected_at":"2026-06-15T14:37:16.185Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-19T14:15:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"There aren't currently any degree or other types of qualification requirements for standing to become an MP. We could accept a petition calling for qualification requirements to be introduced, providing it was clear what you'd like these to be. \r\n\r\nAs an example, we've previously opened this petition: \r\nIntroduce Qualification exams to become an MP: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730698"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}