Submitted by Dan Marfell on Wednesday 11th February 2026
Published on Friday 20th March 2026
Current status: Open
Open until: Sunday 20th September 2026
Current Signatures: 2,516
(count is updated approximately hourly)
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Adoption ~ Commons ~ debates ~ Democrats ~ Distraction ~ Electing ~ Elections ~ Ensure ~ formal ~ House of Commons ~ Impression ~ Lack ~ Mobile phones ~ MP ~ Parliament ~ Parliamentary ~ Phones ~ Professional ~ Respect ~ Sanctions ~ show respect ~ Standards
Prohibit the Use of Mobile Devices During Formal Parliamentary Proceedings
We want the House of Commons to adopt rules to restrict MPs from using mobile phones and tablets during formal parliamentary proceedings. Clear guidance and appropriate sanctions should ensure compliance and maintain professional standards.
Parliament sets the standard for public life. When MPs use personal devices during debates, it gives us the impression of distraction and a lack of seriousness. Most workplaces expect full attention during formal proceedings, and elected representatives should meet at least the same standard. We believe that restricting device use would reinforce professionalism, improve public confidence, and show respect for democratic debate.
If you want to sign this petition (as opposed to merely discuss it), you need to do that on the government's e-Petitions website.
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