Submitted on Saturday 6th September 2025
Rejected on Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Introduce a mechanism for the immediate removal of MPs involved in scandals.
The Government should create a formal process to remove MPs found to have been involved in a scandal, rather than allowing them to resign or be deselected at the next election. Such a process should include a mechanism for immediate suspension of pay and benefits, and full dismissal.
The public holds a strong expectation that their representatives act with integrity and accountability. The current system, which allows MPs involved in scandals to remain in Parliament as backbenchers while continuing to receive a salary, creates a perceived two-tier system of justice. This erodes public trust and suggests that MPs are not subject to the same standards as the rest of the working population, who would face immediate dismissal for similar conduct. A new system would uphold public confidence and ensure that elected officials are held to the highest standards of conduct.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure what you mean by "involved in a scandal". Additionally, recall petitions are an existing mechanism by which, in certain circumstances, an MP can lose their seat in the House of Commons.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
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