Petition · Cabinet Office
Make politicians legally responsible for their election promises
Closed
228 signatures
What the petition asks
Require all individuals standing for public office to sign a legal declaration to say that if elected, they will carry out their duties with honesty and integrity and fulfil their promises to the electorate. Otherwise, I think they should be held criminally liable.
For too long, I think that too many politicians have abandoned their duty of honesty and integrity. I think that previous generations behaved with more honour and were held accountable. I believe that the public have lost their trust in the political system and that trust needs to be re-established before our democracy fails.
Timeline
| 8 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
228
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
8 Sep 2025
Closed
8 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.