“Require Direct Cabinet Minister Responses at PMQs for Accountability”

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Call on the Government to introduce measures requiring all Cabinet Ministers, including the Prime Minister, to provide direct and comprehensive responses to questions during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), and to ensure the Speaker of the House enforces parliamentary rules to uphold this standard

The Government must ensure Cabinet Ministers, including Keir Starmer, answer PMQs directly to promote transparency and accountability, delivering clear responses to critical issues. The Speaker must enforce rules to maintain parliamentary integrity, compelling full answers. This upholds democratic debate, fosters trust, and ensures PMQs effectively hold the Government to account, strengthening public confidence in politics.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament as a whole aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Order in the Commons is the responsibility of the Speaker personally, and the Prime Minister is responsible for answers to questions.

Timeline

4 Jun 2025	Petition opened for signatures
19 Jun 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Jun 2025

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