Petition · past parliament
To launch an investigation into election spending in 2015.
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
A recent Channel 4 News report has revealed alledged overspending in 3 recent By Elections. The news article alluded that our electoral system is woefully inadequate to tackle this type of fraud. This brings into question the results, results that shocked everyone, of the last General Election.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The Electoral Commission is responsible for investigating concerns about campaign spending. The Electoral Commission is independent of the UK Parliament and Government.
You could raise your suggestion with the Electoral Commission directly using the following website: http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/contact-us
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You could raise your suggestion with the Electoral Commission directly using the following website: http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/contact-us
If you would like Parliament to change the law relating to campaign finance, you could start a petition calling for the specific change you would like.
Timeline
| 8 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Feb 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
11 Feb 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.