Hold TV debates for the main party leader in the run up to the General Election

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

On April 18 Theresa May called for a General Election on June 8 in order to strengthen her Party's position in Parliament, going against the Fixed Term Parliament Act. However, in a bid to avoid scrutiny, she has ruled out appearing in any TV debates, robbing the public of further democratic debate.

This petition calls for Theresa May to agree to TV debates, in order for the public to see our political leaders debate key issues in this politically turbulent time. This election is one of the most significant elections of most people's lifetimes - and May cannot be allowed to sidestep public scrutiny.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

This would be a decision for Theresa May to make as leader of the Conservative party, not as the Prime Minister. We can only accept petitions about the Prime Minister’s actions as part of the Government, not as the leader of a political party.

Timeline

18 Apr 2017	Petition opened for signatures
25 Apr 2017	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19

Status Rejected

Rejected 25 Apr 2017

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