Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Ban all former ministers and MPs from lobbying
Closed
71 signatures
What the petition asks
It has become clear that ex-ministers and ex-MPs can have a huge influence on the Government through lobbying (persuading the Government to support laws/decisions that may give a corporation of organisation an advantage). We're for a ban on ministers and MPs from lobbying after leaving office.
In the light of the recent Greensill scandal, we believe that a ban on all lobbying by former ministers and MPs would help prevent corruption so former ministers and MPs cannot unfairly influence politics. This would ensure that the actions of the Government are not influenced by lobbing of friends outside of government, and instead are motivated by a desire to ensure the benefit of greater society.
Timeline
| 20 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Oct 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
71
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
20 Apr 2021
Closed
20 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.