Petition · past parliament · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
The virtual parliament must remain in place whilst social distancing exists
Closed
37 signatures
What the petition asks
It is imperative that during the covid crisis that all our parliamentarians have access to parliament. Since social distancing measures mean that only 50 members can be in the chamber it is essential that the virtual parliament stays in place. As members of the public it is right our MPs are heard
The idea that video conferencing and virtual parliament can be stopped at this time when:
1 Travel is supposed to be limited
2 Social distancing is in place to prevent spread of disease
3 Only 50 MPs can be allowed into the chamber
MPs must set and example and work from home, which has been proved to be possible and should continue. We have the right to have our representatives heard, barriers must not be put in their way.
1 Travel is supposed to be limited
2 Social distancing is in place to prevent spread of disease
3 Only 50 MPs can be allowed into the chamber
MPs must set and example and work from home, which has been proved to be possible and should continue. We have the right to have our representatives heard, barriers must not be put in their way.
Timeline
| 12 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Dec 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Department
Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
Opened
12 Jun 2020
Closed
12 Dec 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.