Stop MPs blocking contact with constituents.

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

MPs are being undemocratic by blocking constituents who ask awkward questions about policy or action.

As things stand, some MPs, my own included are arbitrarily blocking people from asking questions or raising points with them, seemingly because they don't like the questions. They are sometimes claiming that the questioner is not living in their constituency or that they are an activist for another political party. My own MP calls people 'the usual suspects '. This is offensive and undemocratic. I feel that my and other people's rights are being eroded in an arrogant and high handed manner. I have seen a number of press reports of this happening in other areas, sadly mostly where the MP is young and inexperienced. It has to stop. they are accountable to their constituents and must remain so.

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. It's a decision for each MP to decide how to carry out their duties.

You could start a petition calling for changes to the Code of Conduct for MPs, if that's something you'd like to see happen. You can find out more here:

https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/standards-and-financial-interests/parliamentary-commissioner-for-standards/code-of-conduct-and-rules-of-the-house/

Timeline

20 Feb 2021	Petition opened for signatures
31 Mar 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16

Status Rejected

Rejected 31 Mar 2021

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