Petition · past parliament
Ensure televised 2017 election debates are held ‒ with or without Theresa May.
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
Theresa May has announced there will be no televised debates for the 2017 General Election. This is undemocratic and an attempt to allow a Tory majority to be rushed through without any scrutiny of policies. The electorate has a right to see the key issues debated, with or without the PM.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
A decision about whether to host a debate would be the responsibility of the broadcasters, not the UK Government or Parliament.
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Make TV debates a statutory obligation during UK general election campaigns.
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Make TV debates a statutory obligation during UK general election campaigns.
Timeline
| 18 Apr 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Apr 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Apr 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.