Submitted on Wednesday 18th March 2026
Rejected on Tuesday 14th April 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Extend rules for an MP misleading Parliament to include misleading the Public.
There is an existing set of rules, processes, committees and penalties that relate to an MP misleading Parliament. The scope of this should be extended to include MPs who mislead the Public, providing a quick & cost effective way to close this loophole.
Misinformation & outright dishonesty has become prevalent in the communication & campaigning of some MPs. This undermines our whole democracy & tarnishes the reputations of all who serve in Parliament. MPs should not be able to influence voters by misleading them & the fact that there are currently no formal consequences for doing so is negligent.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Hold MPs Accountable: By-Elections if They Lie or Mislead the Public 3 Times
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760247
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