Petition · Cabinet Office
Ban MPs from accepting any gifts or donations from businesses and individuals
Closed
173 signatures
What the petition asks
Politicians are lawmakers and should be held to the highest standards of integrity. Yet MPs are currently allowed to accept gifts, hospitality, and donations from businesses and individuals. We think that even when declared, this can create a clear conflict of interest and undermine public trust.
Other public servants — such as police officers, doctors, or members of the armed forces — are not permitted to accept gifts which may be perceived to influence their professional decisions. We think the same standard must apply to politicians. We think that declaring a gift doesn’t make it ethical, and that it’s still a form of influence. We call for a complete ban on MPs accepting any gifts, payments, or hospitality from private individuals, companies, or lobbyists
Timeline
| 1 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
173
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
1 Dec 2025
Closed
1 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.