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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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.