Petition · past parliament

Clean up dodgy parliamentary lobbying

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

Recent revelations concerning lobbying by former politicians has led to the whole lobbying system being discredited with favours being granted to individuals and companies. Access to those who pass our laws should be transparent. - They are not.
Because its the right thing to do.

Why it was rejected

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

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand you're concerned about lobbying, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do to change the system.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

15 Apr 2021 Petition opened for signatures
20 Apr 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 20 Apr 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.