[DrScientist]

The most common degree for UK politicians is PPE - politics, philosophy and economics.

I'm not sure the problem is an understanding of economics, it's an understanding of how the real world works, and how to make it better - they are often too easily swayed by big lobby groups with vested interests.

[rcarmo]

Well, at least we have more lawyers in the EU…

[DrScientist]

Law is also pretty common in the UK - though behind the accountants.

Science and engineering isn't even a category for occupational background of UK MPs in the following report.

https://www.smith-institute.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/1...