Petition · past parliament
North Antrim must have a by-election with our MP found in breach of standards.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
It has recommended that Ian Paisley MP be hit with a 30-day Commons suspension over findings by the Parliamentary Standards Committee that he has flouted rules.
Our MP has broken strict rules over lobbying around hospitality from the Sri Lankan Government that were not declared.
Our MP has broken strict rules over lobbying around hospitality from the Sri Lankan Government that were not declared.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-Northern-ireland-44869627
https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/standards-and-financial-interests/parliamentary-commissioner-for-standards/complaints-and-investigations/
https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/standards-and-financial-interests/parliamentary-commissioner-for-standards/complaints-and-investigations/
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 18 Jul 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Jul 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
24 Jul 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.