Petition · past parliament
Review and reform behavior during debates within the House of Commons.
Closed
34 signatures
What the petition asks
Many citizens of this country are appalled by the jeering, cheering, and most unacceptably, laughter that characterizes PMQs and every other debate that takes place in the chamber at The House of Commons. This childish behavior demonstrates a general disinterest in engaging in robust debate.
When the future of this country is being discussed, when welfare cuts that destroy lives and families are being discussed, it is disgusting to see jokes being made and heartily laughed at. General disorder slows the processes of power and disrupts the scrutiny of government. An immediate review and reform of the guidelines of MPs parliamentary behavior should be enacted. Those who cannot behave in a way befitting the seriousness of political discourse should be disciplined.
Timeline
| 3 Feb 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
34
Status
Closed
Opened
3 Feb 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.