Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Exclude MPs from parliamentary business where they have declarable interests

Closed 160 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce rules that would prevent an MP from participating in debates, votes or committees where they have declared a financial interest. This could help prevent conflicts between their personal and political interests.
MPs can currently participate in parliamentary business, including debating and voting on legislation when they have a direct interest in companies or industries that will benefit from this.

Timeline

13 Oct 2023 Petition opened for signatures
13 Apr 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 160
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 13 Oct 2023
Closed 13 Apr 2024

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