Petition · past parliament
Put an end immaturity in government debates.
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
I wish to bring to the attention of government officials the opinions of the general public on the way these debates are run. Talking over the person presenting, jeering and laughing are all things that are not tolerated in a classroom debate and yet can be seen in government debates.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCbWLeJ35cA
This clip of Jeremy Corbyn being mocked by conservative MPs is just one recent televised example of immaturity in government debates. This is an ongoing issue that has existed far too long. As MPs, you have the responsibility to do what is right for the future of the UK and instead you are acting like poorly raised children. Our country is not a pantomime for politicians to jeer and mock and we are sick of it being treated as though it is.
This clip of Jeremy Corbyn being mocked by conservative MPs is just one recent televised example of immaturity in government debates. This is an ongoing issue that has existed far too long. As MPs, you have the responsibility to do what is right for the future of the UK and instead you are acting like poorly raised children. Our country is not a pantomime for politicians to jeer and mock and we are sick of it being treated as though it is.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 10 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Mar 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 Mar 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.