Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Introduce new rules for MPs who make false statements or misrepresent facts

Closed 58 signatures

What the petition asks

We want it to be made unlawful for Members of Parliament to make false statements or misrepresent facts in any form or context, with offenders being removed from Parliament, and a by-election held in their constituency.
Amidst what we see as a prevailing trend of deceitfulness amongst our representatives in Parliament, we want it to be made unlawful for MPs to make false statements or misrepresent facts in any form or context. Such a breach of trust should warrant immediate suspension from Parliament & trigger a by-election in their constituency. We believe this would ensure that the constituents have the opportunity to elect a representative who values honesty and integrity and who will work towards the betterment of their community.

Timeline

15 Apr 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 58
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 15 Apr 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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