United KingdomGovernment and law 29 · Government, law and your role
Which of these people cannot stand for election as an MP while they are still in that job?
- aA primary school teacher in a state school
- bA serving member of the armed forcesCorrect answer
- cA shop owner running a small business
- dA university student studying full time
Why?
Members of the armed forces, civil servants and some others cannot become MPs while they hold those jobs. Most people aged 18 or over who are British, Irish or eligible Commonwealth citizens can stand.
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