Petition
Organise a Televised Debate on Electoral Reform
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
A televised debate specifically on the issue of electoral reform should be held by a public service broadcaster such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 or Sky so that the merits of First Past the Post and proportional representation can be evaluated by the public.
The 2024 general election was one of the most disproportionate in British history. With declining participation in elections and faith in politics, change needs to be considered to reverse these dangerous trends.
However, parliamentary debate on the electoral system is being stifled as time is not being allotted in the timetable, which is usually set by the single-party majoritarian government of the day.
The electoral system needs to be debated in a public forum outside of Parliament.
However, parliamentary debate on the electoral system is being stifled as time is not being allotted in the timetable, which is usually set by the single-party majoritarian government of the day.
The electoral system needs to be debated in a public forum outside of Parliament.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Decisions about whether to host a debate on this issue are a matter for broadcasters, not the UK Government or Parliament.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Hold a Royal Commission on reform of the Westminster voting system
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Hold a Royal Commission on reform of the Westminster voting system
Timeline
| 12 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Jun 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
2 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.