Make it mandatory for the Prime Minister to answer truthfully during PMQs

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

The way in which the Prime minister avoids answering direct questions and lies show disrespect for his office, the House and for the citizens of the United Kingdom

PMQs has become a farce - it shows Parliament in a poor light and makes young people less likely to vote

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We understand that you want to see changes to how MPs can challenge statements by other MPs including the Prime Minister, but it's not clear exactly how you want this to be achieved.

MPs can already challenge statements made by other MPs, and it is not the case that any minister or MP is at liberty to lie to the House of Commons with impunity.

You may wish to sign these petitions which call for related actions:

Make lying (demonstrable untruths) in the House of Commons a Criminal offence: Make lying (demonstrable untruths) in the House of Commons a Criminal offence.

Make it a criminal offence for MPs to mislead the public: Make it a criminal offence for MPs to mislead the public

Timeline

19 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
26 Jan 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 26 Jan 2021

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