Submitted on Wednesday 11th June 2025
Rejected on Friday 4th July 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Enhance Accountability of MPs and MSPs with Clear Consequences for Evasion
MPs and MSPs are elected to represent the interests of their constituents, but public trust in their accountability is undermined by inconsistent transparency, limited engagement, and weak enforcement mechanisms. Recent research highlights the need for enhanced accountability.
We urge the UK Government and Scottish Parliament to implement the following measures: Require MPs & MSPs to publish detailed, accessible records of voting history, expense claims, meeting logs, & conflicts of interest on a public, searchable online platform, updated quarterly. Establish official digital portals where constituents can submit questions/policy suggestions. Mandate annual performance reports benchmarked against national averages for public scrutiny with consequences for evasion
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